BulkSupplements.com Conjugated Linoleic Acid Softgels - CLA Supplements, CLA 2000mg, CLA Safflower Capsules, CLA Pills - 2 CLA Softgels per Serving, 150-Day Supply, 300 Softgels

Alright you Amazon fitness nuts, I'm going to start this review with a bit of a disclaimer. CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) is a bit of an anomaly within the supplement community. The research behind it isn't all there, and many studies done have been on animals not humans, so the ability to translate that in terms of our genetics is a little tough. I use this supplement anyway and will continue to use it; below is why. If you want to get right to what I think of the product, skip ahead to where it says "ACTUAL PRODUCT". CLA is a natural fatty acid that is found in dairy products and red meats. So while yes, you can find it without having to supplement it, supplementing with CLA increases the availability. This is especially helpful because in order to maximize the benefits of CLA, which I will get to in a moment, 3-6 grams have to be taken daily. Now personally I think 6 is overkill, and three of these puppies once a day for a 3 g total will last over 3 months which is fantastic. Even if you decided to take four a day, that's still a much longer time-span than most bottles will run. Studies on CLA from the sources I myself trust have shown that over long-term, it reduces body fat percentage and prevents weight gain. It also preserves muscle mass by limiting the catabolic effect on muscle proteins AKA the body won't break down muscle tissue as easily for a source of energy. Sounds pretty awesome right? Well let's relax for a moment. The effects aren't anything crazy CLA is no miracle pill, but given enough time that's still something. Remember above where I said I take CLA and will continue to do so? Here's why. CLA ties in very well with my style of weight lifting and nutrition. I am a "clean bulker". This means I am constantly adding slow, lean muscle mass while trying to keep my body fat percentage relatively constant or in small fluctuation. It's much slower, but I look good all year-round instead of the side effects that come from a traditional bulk. If CLA is going to have any benefit whatsoever to slowly reduce body fat, preventing weight gain, and minimizing the damage to my muscles am I going to take it? Uh, yeah! Plus two, if what I am doing is working, why fix it? Frankly, and let's assume worst case here, I'm paying for the placebo effect. ACTUAL PRODUCT: BulkSupplements, first off, probably has the best deal on CLA you will find on the internet let alone Amazon. 300 soft-gels for 25 bucks is a fantastic deal. Many bottles are about that price point for 30 days worth of pills so ordering in bulk quantity is the way to go. Also, Amazon Prime with these guys? Can this get any better? I got my product incredible quickly so a than you to both Amazon and BulkSupplements for getting me a whopping amount of CLA in a jiffy! The soft-gels arrived in a silver seal bag just like the pictures on their other products with the nutrition information and directions right on the front. BulkSupplements has pretty minimalist packaging but you know what who cares. I don't need it to be all flashy and cool to look at I need the product to be good. The soft-gels were shipped very quickly because of Amazon Prime but they did a great job packaging them. There's no need to go nuts really the soft-gels aren't anything that will suffer damage in transit really unless someone decides to curb stomp the box. The soft-gels themselves are a transparent, yellow tinted gel about the size of your standard fish oil pill. In fact I am betting some people may not want to place these in the same location as their fish oils in, say, a pill box as I could see how they might be mistaken. One thing I do notice, taking a step back to the nutrition information, it says "Conjugated Linoleic Acid Oil 1589 mg". Now, does this mean each soft-gel is OVER the 1,000 mg title because if so that'd be just nuts. I plan on shooting BulkSupplements an e-mail to ask what's up with that. Typically CLA is derived from Safflower Oil, so not seeing that on there makes me raise an eyebrow but BulkSupplements certainly doesn't seem like they're trying to hide anything so I'm not really bothered by this. To wrap up my novel these soft-gels are great. I haven't noticed any drastic changes in my physique but that's kind of the point. These are supposed to keep my fat levels where they are so as long as I start putting on the muscle, these are doing their job. I highly recommend CLA from this company. I will be doing business with BulkSupplements again for sure!

Bulk Supplements is a fantastic company offering nothing more than the advertised products; no fillers, no additives, etc. It is simply what is advertised and in my opinion that is a quality product at very reasonable prices. A simple search to compare against similar products will provide evidence of that. CLA is definitely a debated supplement as to its effectiveness. I am an over-forty male who is very active, in shape, and body fat less than 15%. I tried this product at the advice of a friend who has a body type similar to mine and is a few years younger than I. My goal wasn't necessarily to try a magic pill to lose weight, but to determine for myself whether the claims that CLA can provide increased metabolic rate and aid in muscle development, in addition to the claims of fat reduction. Most CLA is derived from cattle, particularly milk fat. But due to the reduction of grass-feeding methods, among other things, the amount of CLA in cattle-derived products has declined and thus most people are lacking in CLA consumption. My experience in the few weeks of using CLA has been mostly a positive experience. I have noticed a reduction in body fat without changing my exercise regime or my diet (which still needs to be improved). It seems as though my digestion has improved thus cleaning out my system and apparently reducing my fat retention. My workouts seem to have improved only slightly, if at all, in terms of my energy levels and muscle function and gains. I do seem a bit more fatigued in the early afternoon after a standard 1.5-2 hr. morning workout. But I also seem to sleep better as a result. I believe consuming CLA has been an overall benefit for me. Like with most supplements, everybody will have different reactions and results. As far as Bulk Supplements is concerned, my experience has been quality products at the best prices I have found. Money is not wasted to enhance the products with taste or color. If you are looking for taste and color then stick to soda and candy. I find no deceit by adding a bunch of worthless or harmful crap to reduce the amount of the described product sold to the consumer. And there is definitely no money wasted on fancy packaging. As a result of the previous statements, Bulk Supplements gave me a great product and also gave me the savings.

After reading reviews, pros and cons, and doing my own research I tried BulkSupplements CLA. I found, in my research a common thread that those who didn't exercise or were generally not very active had the most negative reviews. Since this product is meant to increase the body's ability to metabolize and burn fat (it actually shrinks the fat cells keeping fat from expanding them) it seemed logical that the more active person is the better result they would see. I was already working out daily; 30-45 min. of circuit training: cardio with 5 lb. weights. I noticed a definite impact within the first 3-5 days of using the CLA at the suggested dosage of three times per day with meals. I then added, to my regular workout routine, a higher intensity cardio circuit training and was shocked at the rate the inches were coming off and even more, the definition in how my body was shaping; I was overweight for the past 2 years gained 4 sizes over the course of that time and now, in 2 1/2 months of regular cardio type exercise and using the CLA I am back in my size 32 waist and my clothes fit better than before, I'm proportioned better now). Was I having results prior to using CLA? Yes. Was the CLA benefit enhanced by the increase in cardio? Yes. Bottom line: my experience with CLA is that it does work very well with proper diet and exercise; it's not a quick fix but it does work as an enhancement and tool for fat redistribution and muscle toning bringing better definition. I don't count calories; I simply eat a proper balance of carbs, protein and fat (reduced fat foods as often as possible); I also make a protein shake after working out. Cutting out processed flours, excess fat and never ever using fake sweeteners is key for balancing hormones. I would definitely recommend CLA, and for the money you cant find a better product and amount. BulkSupplements is in it to win it. If my review has helped you, will you thumbs up?

Full disclosure: I've only just begun to take this supplement and am reviewing in exchange for a sample of another product. I'll comment on what I see so far, nothing more, nothing less. Packaging As with their other products, it comes in a thick silver colored plastic pouch with a resealable Ziploc-style top. The packaging is rather simple, but it does the job and feel it protects the product well enough. The label is very simple, and I don't mind that. Shipping The product arrived quickly and with no damage. Quality The capsules are the same size and shape of the average fish oil supplement. I gave it a sniff just to see if there was any detectable odor, and there wasn't. I haven't broken the capsules, I just swallow them 2 at a time. All of the capsules appear to be intact, with a light yellow tint to them, and none of them seem to have any cloudy debris in them so far. I find them easy to swallow, with virtually no flavor. What little flavor there is, is very mild and unobtrusive. Effects I'm taking 6 capsules a day, 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, and 2 in the evening. I try to take them at least 3 hours or more before I go to sleep. I haven't noticed any difference in my energy levels, and a very slight decrease in my stomach fat in the week and a half that I've been faithfully supplementing with CLA. This may also be attributed to the 1,000 mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine (Jarrow) that I take with it (500 mg in the morning, 500 mg in the afternoon). I'm not disappointed with it, but also realize that to get the most from it I will need to exercise on a regular basis. For now I get light exercise 2-3 times a week, and I don't notice much difference. Price I paid $19.96 for it, and feel it's a tremendously good deal compared to other vendors. If anything, it's not an expensive trial for me to run and even if it does nothing for me I didn't waste a lot of money in the end. I've seen almost half of this quantity selling for over 2 times as much in a health food store I once worked at. It's no wonder those products never moved off the shelf (and there were tons in back stock that were doomed to expire). Closing Thoughts It's cost effective, but too early to tell if it does anything for me. I'm reviewing it in exchange for a sample of another product, so I'll update this review once I've had more time with the product. If it does nothing, I'll change this from a 4 star review down to a 3 (which I consider neutral). If the effects ramp up I'll consider changing my review to a 5. I hate when people say they're going to update a review and then you never hear from them again, so I'll try my best not to be that guy. Last updated: 12/28/2015

This was my first order from BulkSupplements and this stuff is amazing!!! I've been losing weight on my own for about 2 months now. At my heaviest I was 212 lbs. Dieting was (and is) terrible, but I was tired of feeling so lethargic (despite regular exercise) and I was tired of getting that 2:30 crash every afternoon. So I stopped eating lunch and replaced it with a meal replacement shake. On top of that, I started having only fruits, veggies, and yogurt for dinner. Please note I only do this Mon-Thurs, the weekends were still mine to eat what I liked (otherwise I'd probably go postal). Anyway, I'm down 15 lbs now, but I'm aiming for 185. Some weeks I would lose a few lbs, other weeks I'd put on half a lb. It was very frustrating. I started taking the CLA supplement from BulkSupplements 4 days ago and I'm already noticing a big difference. I'm down 3.2 lbs in 4 days maintaining the eating habits I mentioned above but adding 2 softgels before breakfast and 2 more before dinner. Beyond the weight loss, I feel great!!! Now granted, it's only been 4 days, but the changes are very real. I can't wait to see what happens over the next month, or two months. I'll have to post again, I guess. Oh, and one other thing I think is important to know - there are no stimulants involved here. I inherited a heart palpitation from my mom, so I'm very cautious about taking anything with a stimulant in it (coffee being the only exception and even that is in very limited doses). I'm no doctor and I'm certainly not an expert simply because I did a couple of hours research on the net, but my understanding of CLA is that it helps prevent your cells from converting excess food into fat. Based on what I've read and my own experience (so far) I think there's another component - it has also been used in the past as a mild laxative. I'm anticipating those effects to subside as my body gets more and more used to it, but in the meantime it's really not that bad. No pain, no stomach bubbles, no urgency or anything like that, but a very noticeable difference once you're there. Sorry if that was TMI, but as a consumer I think it's better to know up front rather than being surprised later. The only potentially negative side effect I could find online is that it could prevent pregnancy in women, so if you're a woman and trying to get pregnant or have recently become pregnant, it's probably best to stay away for now. Here again, I'm no expert, but better safe than sorry.

Terrific Product. Very Glad I made this purchase!

Have had great success with CLA in the past, but cost is normally prohibitive and results depend on long-term use. 14 years ago, I was managing a famous chain retail "nutrition" store, and being a freshly graduated college student with my handy-dandy Bachelor's in complementary medicine in hand, I dedicated countless hours to studying and learning about any supplements in that store that I wasn't already familiar with. This paid off for me, in many ways: I became the go-to girl for other managers in the region, getting calls all the time for off-the-wall requests or in-depth information requests that customers at other stores had presented them with; eventually, my store gained a reputation for being the store to go to where you would NOT get pressured to buy something you didn't want, nor would you get false or misleading information about any product; The chain of command noticed, and I received raises and promotions faster than any other manager anyone had heard about - and the extra responsibilities that go along with raises; and most important for long term gain, I learned a LOT about what works and what doesn't when it comes to weight (loss or gain). At that time, I was so impressed with the research just coming to light about this fatty acid pretty much absent from modern American diets, and posited as the main reason obesity rates have risen so drastically since the Industrial Revolution and the beginning of the modern era. The more I read, the more I was eager to try it for myself - I had given up ever being thin again, I had tried just about everything under the sun (from unassisted starvation to prescriptions that should have never been FDA approved to fad diets to anything else anyone ever swore worked) all to no avail... I couldn't (and still can't) even lose a single pound even with horrible stomach flus that last a week... My body likes this weight for some reason and is more stubborn than even my mind. But I tried CLA, and reading scientific reports regarding the absolute lack of results, regardless of dosage or any other variable, until after at least 6 weeks of daily supplementation, I knew that this EFA, if it did indeed ever work, was going to cost me a pretty penny before I even had a chance of finding out. But I committed, and to my delight, after 6 weeks of diligently taking the dosage most commonly recommended for my weight and seeing no difference, between week 6 and week 5 I lost an entire pants size, seemingly overnight. As fate would have it, just after week 7 I severed the AC ligament in my knee, and was misdiagnosed and therefore given the wrong treatment (bed-rest) for that injury. After spending everything I had saved on a TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor, and not being able to work for an extended period of time, I had to discontinue the CLA once the bottle I had ran out. I always knew I would try again when I could afford it, but life has a funny way of laughing at you when you say "when I can afford it". So, it's been 13 years, of always having that hope in the back of my mind that when I could afford it, CLA might actually work again for me, and for longer if the stars aligned just right and the wind blew from the right direction... I saw this brand while looking for something else, and saw the price for so many, and decided that if it meant ramen for a week or 2 a month, then so be it, I would sacrifice to get these. Have just been taking them for 2 days, so will have to edit this review once I get to the 6 week mark and beyond, but wanted to share an observation that may be typical of this brand, or may be just a one-time thing with the batch I got... The gel-caps are stiff and dry. I have never used any product in a gel-cap where they had this texture. It makes them just slightly more difficult to get down - have to leave them in mouth with fluid for about 10 seconds to lubricate them before being able to get them down, and this isn't usual for me. Hopefully that small issue with the texture (quality? thickness?) of the gel-caps used is not an indication of the efficacy of the oil inside, as the price is simply unbeatable, especially for a product I already sure will be repurchased.

I order this to be used at work. I was super excited to find something inexpensive with a speaker and internal storage that for the security limitations at my work. (Not much does). I wasn't really expecting that much for this price, but I was astounded by the quality of the device when I opened it up. Aluminum casing feels very sturdy. Works like a charm.... ... Until it doesn't. Four days off using this at work and the speaker drum blew. It started as a crackle and then just slowly started getting softer until you could barely hear it from two feet away at the highest volume. I'm so busy with work that I haven't been able to wire anything about this yet, or send in for the refund. My workmates keep asking me, be"When are you going to get a new one?" We've currently got a 20 year old CD boombox that takes ten minutes to warm up. This was supposed to replace that. The small size meant I could easily take it in and out and not worry about leaving it at the office. There's no way way to contact the seller either... I have to try again to find a contact email. It should be doable through Amazon, but isn't. Working two jobs, I just don't have time for something to stop working, and I don't have the money to just go and buy another one. Because of the workmanship of the body, ease of use, good since quality while it worked, and price, I'm giving this still a 3. We had to listen to it at full volume to hear the music across a decent size room, which probably contributed to the blow out. If you're listening to it in a smaller area, at a quieter volume, you shouldn't have a blow out... Maybe.

I bought it before and it is very effective.

Don’t see much of difference

Purchased on Amazon from bulk supplements AUSTRALIA but the product is coming from America if I was aware of this I wouldn't have ordered it