If you’re an avid reader of some of our past blog posts, you may already know that grass-fed beef is high in conjugated linoleic acid, otherwise known as CLA. We’ve spoken about how this can help your body fight cancer, but today we’ll dive a little deeper into the specifics. For more information on the incredible health benefits of grass-fed beef, visit our blog. 

So what exactly is CLA? Conjugated linoleic acid is a newly discovered “good” fat in the body. Human studies are still in their infancy, but studies on animals showed that even small amounts of CLA blocked all three cancer stages. CLA has also been discovered to slow tumor growth of various cancers, including skin, breast, prostate, and colon. 

Though still new, we could see similar results in human trials. A recent survey saw women with the highest amount of CLA in their diets had a 60% reduction of breast cancer risks. 

Where can you get CLA? Many people consume CLA from synthetic diet pills. While this might seem like a good idea, artificially-produced CLA has proven to show adverse side effects in otherwise healthy people. 

However, grass-fed beef is here to save the day. CLA is also found in nature and without the negative side effects. The most abundant source of CLA in nature is meat and dairy products from grass-fed animals. Grazing animals are shown to have 3 to 5 times more CLA than their grain-fed counterparts. Additionally, CLA is one of the only anticancer nutrients found in meat. To see other great nutrients found in grass-fed beef, check out this blog. 

Grass-fed beef is a palate pleaser, but it’s also nutritious for your body. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a deep dive into CLA’s benefits today. To get your own natural dose of goodness and help your body fight cancer, visit our website to purchase grass-fed beef.