What is CLA? Does it work for weight loss? What does the scientific evidence say?

Doctor Owen, Medical Doctor and Chemist, reviews conjugated linoleic acid ("CLA") supplementation for weight loss.
Expect to learn the following:
What is CLA?
Does Conjugated Linoleic Acid work?
Do the human trials and studies show it to be effective for weight loss?
Is it safe?
Should you buy CLA supplements?

Human studies that found CLA supplements to increase basal metabolic rate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12821... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17298...

Human studies that found CLA supplements had no effect on basal metabolic rate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17381...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10941... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17449...

CLA increasing glucose and lipid metabolism in diabetic mice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31270...

1997 mouse study showing CLA supplementation reduced accumulation of fat: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9270977/

Two meta-analyses on CLA supplementation and weight loss:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21990...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17490...

2022 meta-analysis showing effect of CLA on blood lipids across 56 human trials: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...

*This video provides general information on the subject and does not constitute direct medical advice. If you feel unsure or have worries based on your own personal health about whether CLA supplementation is safe for you, please see your qualified medical professional.*