Human clinical studies have shown that Iron Tek Essential CLA Pure Tonalin CLA Complex (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) plays a vital role in reducing body fat and enhancing lean muscle mass. As always, for best results include a healthy diet and exercise program.

CLA has been the subject of a variety of research in the past several years, and findings also suggest that some of the other benefits of CLA include the following:

• 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.

Directions:

Adults take one (1) softgel two to three times daily with food. Use with a low-fat, reduced calorie diet and daily exercise program. As a reminder, discuss your diet and exercise plan and the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.

Warning:

If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product. If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.

Iron-Tek Advanced Performance Nutrition provides nutritional supplements to support the state of mind and body of today's most serious body builders. Iron-Tek formulas utilize ingredients that have undergone extensive research and development to ensure maximum results. Iron-Tek offers a wide variety of quality products for "every body" including weight gain, weight management and muscle recovery systems.The Iron-Tek Essential line was created for the sports nutrition consumer who is price conscious, but also seeks quality sports supplements.