I
have been sharing a lot of the natural supplements that I use with you lately
and today I am going to share one with you that I really think you are going to
like and want to add to your daily regiment.
It is called Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA
for short.
According to
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/cla.htm there are several benefits
CLA offers us. These benefits are as
follows:
Increases metabolic rate -- This would obviously be a positive benefit for thyroid patients, as
hypothyroidism -- even when treated -- can reduce the metabolic rate in some
people.
Decreases abdominal fat -- Adrenal imbalances and hormonal shifts that are common in thyroid
patients frequently cause rapid accumulation of abdominal fat, so this benefit
could be quite helpful.
Enhances muscle growth -- Muscle burns fat, which also contributes to increased metabolism, which
is useful in weight loss and management.
Lowers cholesterol and
triglycerides -- Since many thyroid patients have elevated
cholesterol and triglyceride levels, even with treatment, this benefit can have
an impact on a thyroid patient's health.
Lowers insulin resistance
-- Insulin resistance is a risk for some hypothyroid
patients, and lowering it can also help prevent adult-onset diabetes and make
it easier to control weight.
Reduces food-induced
allergic reactions -- Since food allergies can be at play when weight
loss becomes difficult, this can be of help to thyroid patients.
Enhances immune system -- Since most cases of thyroid disease are autoimmune in nature, enhancing
the immune system's ability to function properly is a positive benefit.
The biggest benefit that
stood out to me was the lowering of insulin resistance. That is the main thing that I and I think
most women with PCOS deal with. I have
been on this for about four days and have lost five pounds along with my
diet. This is one that I highly
recommend that you add to your daily regement. ~ Tammy
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