When I first heard about CLA, I honestly though great! We can always use more options, and why not a completely stimulant and side effect free fat burner. CLA is a good fatty acid that sounded like just the thing. And with its heart healthy good fatty and antioxidant benefits, CLA sounds like a winner. But looks can be deceiving.

According to the stats, GNC Total Lean CLA is one of the more popular CLA products. It’s not because GNC Total Lean CLA is necessarily better than other CLA products. It’s more connected to the fact that most consumers walk into a GNC store looking for one or two specific types of products (for example, a CLA product). Consumers don’t necessarily have a particular brand in mind. But when you see GNC, you think oh, this must be good, because it comes from GNC. But big name or not, let’s find out how credible GNC Total Lean CLA is.

How does GNC Total Lean CLA work?

GNC Total Lean CLA uses a grand total of 2000mg CLA. First, human trials on CLA typically use 3000mg-4500mg, not 2000mg. And second, the studies that supposedly say that CLA promotes weight loss are sketchy. By sketchy, I mean most studies were conducted using mice, not humans.

And the “human studies” that supposedly prove that CLA promotes weight loss are hardly substantial. One study suggested that users of CLA lost an extra 2 pounds in a year. I would expect to lose at least 2 extra pounds every 2 weeks at the very least! 2 pounds in a year is a fluke at best. The only ingredient in the whole GNC Total Lean CLA blend is CLA.

The End Story

GNC Total Lean CLA is a joke. It’s literally laughable. GNC Total Lean CLA does not have a single weight loss ingredient, and realistically, it leaves a lot to be desired. GNC Total Lean CLA is unlikely to cause side effects, that’s one good thing about it. But in all honestly, no side effects is cold comfort when you feel like you just spent $39.99 on a CLA pill that doesn’t help you to lose weight.