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Posted by jasmineneroli on November 19, 2004, at 1:05:19
...when the immune system is challenged, it has been shown recently. (Can't provide a link, just read it in a magazine).
It may well have this effect on the brain also.
Have you considered this supplement as a line of defense against (or to treat) brain inflammation, neurotoxicity etc.???
I used to take it on a consistent basis. Have not done so for at least 6 months. Am starting again today.
Amongst other attributes, it helps increase lean muscle growth, controls insulin pump, as well as being a powerful anti-oxidant.
Any experiences/thoughts?
Jas
Posted by tealady on November 19, 2004, at 3:43:44
In reply to Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response....., posted by jasmineneroli on November 19, 2004, at 1:05:19
some info here
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/259851.html
and following reply
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/261901.htmlJan (never tried personally)
Posted by raybakes on November 19, 2004, at 15:37:50
In reply to Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response....., posted by jasmineneroli on November 19, 2004, at 1:05:19
> ...when the immune system is challenged, it has been shown recently. (Can't provide a link, just read it in a magazine).
> It may well have this effect on the brain also.
> Have you considered this supplement as a line of defense against (or to treat) brain inflammation, neurotoxicity etc.???
> I used to take it on a consistent basis. Have not done so for at least 6 months. Am starting again today.
> Amongst other attributes, it helps increase lean muscle growth, controls insulin pump, as well as being a powerful anti-oxidant.
> Any experiences/thoughts?
> JasLet me know how it goes - Like you I've taken it in the past, and still take it every now and then - I have found it useful as an anti inflammatory, but might be worth a try again to see how it affects my brain! Haven't found much research on it so far.
It did work very well for my gfs dog when she was dying of cancer - She was almost a skeleton in the last stages, but CLA got her weight back, much to the vet's amazement!
Thanks for the prompt, will look at it again..
Ray
Posted by raybakes on November 19, 2004, at 16:08:19
In reply to Re: Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response..... » jasmineneroli, posted by tealady on November 19, 2004, at 3:43:44
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> some info here
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/259851.html
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> and following reply
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/261901.html
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> Jan (never tried personally)
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>Thanks Jan - wonder whether different brands make a difference?
Posted by tealady on November 19, 2004, at 18:26:27
In reply to Re: Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response..... » tealady, posted by raybakes on November 19, 2004, at 16:08:19
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> > some info here
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> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/259851.html
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> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/261901.html
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> > Jan (never tried personally)
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> Thanks Jan - wonder whether different brands make a difference?
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>I don't think that was the problem, I think most would have used the same source actually..and a relatively significant sample size I would guess judging from the no of posters on that forum.
I copied some of the posts from there at the time..which gives a track of the positives as far as brwon adipose fat weight loss goes(which is what they were after)..not sure if much help, but interesting
Kacy was trialling CLA then I think, and some others...not suer what has happened since.I think its one of those supps that probably a few months wouldn't hurt..but long term may not be for the best.
I agree with one of your previous comments that everything is linked(makes sense as most supps/drugs travel thru our entire body and there are usually different effects in various organs/receptors) and one can't take just look at the brain and neurons separately...unfortunately.Jan
Posted by jasmineneroli on November 21, 2004, at 0:28:08
In reply to Re: Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response..... » jasmineneroli, posted by tealady on November 19, 2004, at 3:43:44
Hi Jan:
Thanks for the thread references. From a Fitness/Weight loss interest (my new profession!), NOTHING I've researched on CLA, ever said it actually caused weight gain...so that's very interesting.
For myself, I don't have a weight problem, and anecdotally at least, find it helped increase lean muscle at a time when I was not doing any weight training. However, I WAS taking (and have for about 6 years) Chromium Picolinate. So the bit about chromium enhancing the fat metabolization and lean muscle seems to hold true for me.
(BTW I prefer to use Chromium Polynicotinate, but it's hard to get here).
Chromium supplementation has helped my blood sugar problems immensely. Prior to taking it, I regularly became lethargic and dizzy almost every afternoon. To the point where I would have to hold on to something to stop from falling, some days!
I just don't get that anymore.
Jas
Posted by tealady on November 21, 2004, at 5:48:12
In reply to Re: Raybakes-CLA reduces inflammatory response..... » tealady, posted by jasmineneroli on November 21, 2004, at 0:28:08
> Hi Jan:
> Thanks for the thread references. From a Fitness/Weight loss interest (my new profession!), NOTHING I've researched on CLA, ever said it actually caused weight gain...so that's very interesting.
> For myself, I don't have a weight problem, and anecdotally at least, find it helped increase lean muscle at a time when I was not doing any weight training. However, I WAS taking (and have for about 6 years) Chromium Picolinate. So the bit about chromium enhancing the fat metabolization and lean muscle seems to hold true for me.
> (BTW I prefer to use Chromium Polynicotinate, but it's hard to get here).
> Chromium supplementation has helped my blood sugar problems immensely. Prior to taking it, I regularly became lethargic and dizzy almost every afternoon. To the point where I would have to hold on to something to stop from falling, some days!
> I just don't get that anymore.
> JasThat's great to know Jas.
Maybe I should try some chromium too..I can only get chromium picolinate as well. I need to build muscle as much as possible. I know you aren't supposed to be able to build new muscle cells after a certain age..just get what you have bigger?, oh and lose it too <g>?
Great job you have!Jan
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