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Tonalin Dangers

With so many types of diets and so many dietary supplements coming up in the last few decades, it is difficult to distinguish the good from the bad, the workable from the unworkable, and the dangerous from what is safe. Our research into Tonalin leads us to believe that the only real danger in Tonalin is if it is taken in quantities far beyond recommended dosages.

  1. What Is Tonalin

    • Tonalin is a brand of conjugated linoleic acid or CLA, a fatty acid which is found naturally in meat and dairy products. Tonalin contains CLA from safflower oil. It is an exclusively licensed product of the German company Cogis Deutschland GmbH & Co. of Dusseldorf.

    The Benefits of Tonalin

    • Tonalin CLA is believed to have abilities which include the reduction of body fat, the increase of lean muscle mass, and even the ability to combat cancer. While most weight-loss supplements claim benefits that are not credible, Tonalin provides a fatty acid that is important to one's diet. It provides the benefits given by meat and dairy products without having to ingest such products. Most diet pills are stimulants, such as caffeine. Tonalin is not a stimulant.

    The Dangers of Tonalin

    • Tonalin is considered safe with no side effects, although some cases of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal distresses have been reported. While the recommended dosage is 2.5 to 5 grams per day maximum, it is advised that this be reduced if any of the above disorders are experienced. If the reduction does not work, stop taking Tonalin. A doctor is best consulted before taking Tonalin, especially for pregnant women and for those taking other medication.

    Dangers in Other CLA Brands

    • In the past, Nitrol Tonalin CLA contained soybean oil, but this has been discontinued. The CLA in Tonalin now comes solely from safflower oil. Other brands of CLA still containing soybean oil or soybean products as fillers are not recommended. Another problem with other CLA brands is that their effective dosages are too close to levels which could bring cholesterol down to dangerous levels. Such side effects are reportedly minimized when the product is taken with protein such as milk.

    Claimed Clinical Studies

    • Studies by U. Riserus, L. Berglund and B. Vessby conclude that Tonalin reduces abdominal adipose tissue (fat) in tests of middle-aged men. Three to 4 grams of CLA Tonalin a day was enough to help reduce body fat by one inch or more. Other studies also conclude that Tonalin helps control blood sugar, helps prevent and fight arteriosclerosis, helps improve cholesterol levels, enhances the immune system and is a potent antioxidant.

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