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ReviewFood science & nutrition2025

The Dual Role of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

Magendran Rajendran, Shanmugasundaram Palani, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Brian Oliver, Kaml Dua, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Kumaran Narayanan

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Review in Food science & nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Magendran RajendranSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Tamil Nadu India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6636-1200
Shanmugasundaram PalaniSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Tamil Nadu India.
Thakur Gurjeet SinghChitkara College of Pharmacy Chitkara University Patiala Punjab India.
Brian OliverSchool of Life Sciences University of Technology Sydney City Campus Ultimo New South Wales Australia.
Kaml DuaDiscipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health University of Technology Sydney Ultimo New South Wales Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7507-1159
Vetriselvan SubramaniyanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School, Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University, Malaysia Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9629-9494
Kumaran NarayananJeffrey Cheah School of Medical and Health Sciences Monash University Subang Jaya Malaysia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cis-9, trans-11, CLA)/(trans-10, cis-12, CLA) has been extensively studied for its role in obesity control and metabolic diseases. This review explores the molecular characteristics of CLA, its metabolic pathways, and its inconsistent effects on lipid metabolism, adipogenesis, energy expenditure, and inflammation. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that CLA may promote fat oxidation and modulate adipocyte function; however, inconsistent findings highlight dose-dependent outcomes and individual variability in response. The dual nature of CLA, showing both beneficial and adverse effects, raises questions about its long-term safety and efficacy. This review critically examines CLA's molecular role in obesity and metabolic regulation, providing insights into its therapeutic promise and limitations. Future research should focus on personalized approaches to CLA supplementation, considering genetic and lifestyle factors for tailored nutritional guidance.

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conjugated linoleic acid (cis‐9, trans‐11, CLA)/(trans‐10, cis‐12, CLA)insulin sensitivitylipid metabolismmetabolic disordersobesity

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PMID40697709
PMCPMC12281599

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