Dosing for Conjugated Linoleic Acid

When testing the effectiveness of supplements, researchers use specific doses to gauge whether or not an ingredient is effective or ineffective. The Supplement Database includes 6 studies on conjugated linoleic acid dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose ranges from 3 to 12 grams per day, the average dose being 5.98 grams per day.

A single study typically tests a specific dose of a supplement against a number of claims. Studies generally come to one of three conclusions: 1) the supplement was extremely effective, 2) the supplement was moderately effective, 3) the supplement was ineffective. The only doses listed on this page are ones which studies found either moderately or extremely effective. Ineffective doses are not shown.

1. Simple Dosing Report
2. Products Containing Conjugated Linoleic Acid
3. Detailed Dosing Report

The table below lists the effective dose ranges for the claim listed. Click on the claim for more information on how well the supplement works for the specific activity. The detailed report, at the bottom of this page, includes more in-depth dosing data.

Claim	Dosage
Overall Dose Range (all claims)	3 - 12 grams per day
decrease body fat	3 - 12 grams per day
improve mood	3.2 grams per day
increase muscle mass	12 grams per day
increase weight loss	3.2 - 3.4 grams per day

The following table lists a few of the supplement products from the database which contain conjugated linoleic acid. For a complete listing, follow the link at the bottom of the table.

Product Name	Amount of Conjugated Linoleic Acid
R1 Lean 5	750mg
Destroy The Enemy Non-Stim (DTE) Powder	900mg
Social Burn	50mg
Defend-er	192mg
Fat Burner Powder	200mg

See the full list of products containing conjugated linoleic acid.

The detailed dosing report breaks down how each study rated a specific dose. Additionally, this report also provides daily frequency of a dose.

Note: sometimes, studies may find smaller doses are more effective than larger ones. Rather than focusing on specific numbers, look at the range of effective doses when evaluating how much of a supplement you should take.

The first column (dosage) is the amount of the supplement taken per sitting. The next column (frequency) is the number of times the dosage was taken each day. The third column (daily total) is dosage multiplied by frequency. The final column (effectiveness) is how well that dose worked for the specific claim. Click the icon in the reference column to read the study.

Click the icon in the first column to read the reference study of the dosing information.

This icon is shown next to a dose based on bodyweight. The default bodyweight is 150 pounds. Use the form below to base these doses on a new bodyweight.

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Decrease Body Fat

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
4g	3x per day	12g
3.2g	once daily	3.2g
1.7g	twice daily	3.4g
3g	once daily	3g

Improve Mood

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
3.2g	once daily	3.2g

Increase Muscle Mass

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
4g	3x per day	12g

Increase Weight Loss

Dosage	Frequency	Daily Total	Effectiveness
3.2g	once daily	3.2g
1.7g	twice daily	3.4g