conjugated linoleic acid
noun
: any of several isomers of linoleic acid that are characterized by conjugated double bonds and are found in various foods (such as the milk and meat of ruminants)
These [grass-fed] cattle end up leaner than grain-fed ones; their flesh contains less saturated fat and a higher proportion of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acid—"good" fats that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.—
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: a preparation of these isomers used as a dietary supplement
—abbreviation CLA
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“Conjugated linoleic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/conjugated%20linoleic%20acid. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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