Conjugated Linoleic Acid on Body Weight and Body Fat Mass for 12 Weeks

Conjugated Linoleic Acid Combined With Nutrition Counseling Consequences on Body Weight and Body Fat Mass in Overweight and Obese Adult

This study has purpose to assess the effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-fortified milk powder with nutrition counseling and nutrition module in body weight and body fat mass among overweight and obese adult in Indonesia

After being informed of the potential benefits and risks regarding the study, the respondents were asked to sign the consent. The respondents who met the criteria of overweight/ obese without any historical diseases will be randomized into intervention or placebo groups. The intervention will be given for 12 weeks (CLA-fortified milk powder 3.4 gram, once-daily consumption). Both the intervention and placebo groups will also receive nutrition counseling and nutrition module.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Body mass index (BMI) 23 - 24.9 kg/m2 for overweight and ≥ 25 kg/m2 for obese
2. Fat mass percentage (FM%) of ≥ 20% for men and ≥ 30% for women
3. Agree to follow the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Lactose intolerance
2. Undergoing treatment (e.g., antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant drugs and weight loss)
3. Any physical condition that might be contraindicated to dietary restrictions
4. Any non-communicable disease (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cancer, Hypertension)
5. Pregnant