Are there any beneficial links between conjugated linoleic acid and high blood pressure?

pam harding

Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a mixture of isomers of linoleic acid found naturally in dairy foods and meat. Recently, there has been a surge of interest in the CLA content of the diet because of evidence, based largely on animal studies, that suggests potential health benefits. Since current dietary recommendations include eating less animal fat, there are questions being raised about a possible decline in dietary CLA consumption and the implications for health.

Research into CLAs has been undertaken in several areas including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and weight control. The evidence in all areas is far from conclusive.

For more information, check the following EUFIC article "Conjugated linoleic acids the wonder nutrients" at
http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food33/food334.htm