David, if i'm not mistaken, the insulin resistance associated with
CLA is transient, not chronic. Furthermore, to whomever posted the comment about "recommended dosages" for CLA- somethings you have to take more of than you really care to if you want it to work. and with some supplements- that's just dangerous. In my research of
CLA the amount needed to elicit benefits to body composition is about 4.2 - 4.7 grams per day, often admistered in 3 doses. if you take a supplement that is 70%
CLA, you'll end up taking about 6 grams of the supplement.
I am one of those who has used
CLA and i DO swear by it. Many of my clients have taken it and seen rapid results. It works significantly better than in many studies if you take it while on a workout regimen. the american journal on clinical nutrition has many articles of direct research and meta-analysis on
CLA and its effects.
just my opinion from my own, personal research.
Marcus