CLA
Marketed for fat loss.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Weak evidence for meaningful fat-loss benefit in humans.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Per label.
Timing: With meals.
Role in a stack
Not recommended as a priority.
Redundancy check:
Cautions & safety
Low-value supplement for most users.
Modest at best. Some concerns about insulin sensitivity at high doses.
References
- CLA supplementation and body composition: a meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007)
Evidence is limited or mixed. Meta-analysis shows CLA produces very modest fat-loss effects in humans with inconsistent findings. Not a high-priority supplement for most lifters.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.