ALL those that take the CLA/GLA combo..Q&A here, please - Page 2

got2luv · 01-21-2006, 08:08 AM

The Borage oil that I get from walmart is 500mg of borage oil which is 120mg of GLA. The one's on Netrition are actually 1000mg of Borage oil which contains 240mg of GLA.

I take a total of 1000mg of Borage oil per day. Some of us are having better results with a double dose.

Netrition's Borage oil dose is one (or two) per day, so it would last 120 days or 60 days, depending on which dose you decide to take.

I split my pills up throughout the day, but I guess you could take them all at once. With the liquid you get it all at once so I don't see why the pills would be different. I do have to caution you... the pills contain glycerine, which may have a laxative effect for some people... it never did for me, but there are a few who say they had that problem.

If that does happen, it usually goes away in a couple of weeks (according to the studies that I have read).

If the supplements cause you to feel

try taking them with protein, that seems to help alot of people.

iabowhunter · 01-21-2006, 08:34 AM

Thank you for the reply.

I will be buying cla/gla pills today and start tomorrow. I will also be ordering the liquid from Netrition. I'd rather take a dose in the morning and be done with it instead of popping a bunch of pills over the day. I am reading the "How is the CLA/GLA going?" post right now. The results that this group are getting are awesome! I'll be joining this group soon.

Thanks again.

CATCH17 · 01-24-2006, 10:49 AM

Is Large amounts of Protein ok to take with CLA?????????????????

135Bonnie · 01-24-2006, 11:01 AM

I have been taking GLA/CLA for 6 days. I have seen 2 inches gone in the pooch and 2 inches gone in the waist. Really makes me think my body fat is high for it to drop so fast.

I take CLA 3500-4000mg
GLA 2000mg (Borage Oil)
Flax Oil (omega 3) 1200 mg.

I have also been weight training and doing cadio 5 of last 6 days.
Now how do I get the smilies up here???

got2luv · 01-24-2006, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CATCH17

Is Large amounts of Protein ok to take with CLA?????????????????

I don't see why not

When I'm not doing my yogurt thing that's mostly all I eat. They say that if CLA makes you feel

to take it with protein.

angigirl · 01-24-2006, 02:23 PM

I bought borage oil at meijer on the front of the bottle
it says 1000mg per serving .
On the back it say 2 softgels 3 times a day
So my ? is do I take 6 pills a day or less
it also says at the bottom borage(seed oil) 1g (1000mg)
and gla 200mg
So what do you think
angigirl

Amy Lynn · 01-24-2006, 04:33 PM

hey angigirl

minimum recommended dosage is 460mg GLA, so you could take 3 a day OR
some of us are finding better success with 960mg GLA in which case you could take 5 a day

either way, you don't need 6 AND you can take them all at once if you like...you don't have to spread them out throughout the day if you don't want to

hope that helps!

heyjupiter · 02-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Hi, I noticed someone said something about headaches...I just got my cla/gla in the mail today from netrition and I was thinking of ramping up the doseage since I am so sensitive to headache causing things...should I start by taking one, then adding the other? If so, which one? TIA!

(Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere, I am still reading thru all the cla/gla posts! There are a ton of them!)

Alison Jean 71 · 02-04-2006, 07:09 AM

I have been wanting to try the combo myself but I am afraid of break outs on my face has anyone experienced this? I read that if the ratio of CLA to GLA is not right it may happen. So I plan on taking 3400 mg CLA to 1000 mg of GLA. I am just curious if anyone has had any undesirable side effects.

got2luv · 02-04-2006, 01:52 PM

The headaches were associated with evening primrose oil. If that is what you are using for your GLA and it gives you headaches, just switch to borage oil.

Borage oil has more GLA in it. That's what most of us are taking.

I have not had the acne any more than the usual monthly PMS breakouts. I have been getting that for years and I don't believe that the combo has made it any worse. I usually get 1 or 2 per month.... I know, TMI!!!!

happytobehome · 02-06-2006, 09:45 AM

I just came back from the store with my CLA/GLA and am looking forward to seeing what the results will be. I paid alittle more, as I didn't drive across town to Walmarts. Thanks for all the info.

suzie516 · 02-06-2006, 08:53 PM

Went out and bought CLA/GLA about two weeks ago after reading postings on the CLA thread. My weight loss has stalled but I have lost inches. Clothes are baggy, which is a great feeling. I will keep it up and see what happens.

Sun_Luvin · 02-16-2006, 01:39 PM

Just started taking the liquid CLA and Borage Oil GLA yesterday. Got them from Netrition. Just wondering for those who take the liquid CLA, how in the world do you get past the taste? Can I put it in the fridge? Will chilling it help it taste better?

I'm absolutely horrible about taking pills, so going to the capsules really isn't an option if I want to do this right. Just need advice on how to get past the "lotion" texture and taste.....

Thanks!

am2106 · 02-16-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momof3maybe1more

Just started taking the liquid CLA and Borage Oil GLA yesterday. Got them from Netrition. Just wondering for those who take the liquid CLA, how in the world do you get past the taste? Can I put it in the fridge? Will chilling it help it taste better?

I'm absolutely horrible about taking pills, so going to the capsules really isn't an option if I want to do this right. Just need advice on how to get past the "lotion" texture and taste.....

Thanks!

It does have a funny texture - and definitely a funny taste. I actually prefer it at room temperature - I can get it down faster! Then I just down as much water as I can and follow that with a cream cheese muffin.

I know some have said that they mix it in milk or juice, but I'm afraid I would taste it still and ruin the milk for myself.

jillynae · 03-06-2006, 07:40 AM

I'm new to here, but I have some Q's. 1st, I've been on Atkins for 3 weeks...only lost 5 lbs, but am doing everything right. Vitamins are 1 Oil of Olay vit. packet per day, 1 Q-10, 2 flax oil, 2 chromium and 1 L-caratine. The scale is really making me crazy, especially since my boyfriend is also on Atkins and has already lost 13 lbs! Help!!!

'When you choose your behaviors you ultimately choose your consequences'

Karber · 03-19-2006, 03:28 AM

Hi,
I have been taking the maximum dosage of both CLA, and GLA for 1 month, and the weight seemed to drop off losing 2 1/2 lbs a week, no inches lost. I stopped taking it for 2weeks due to being away on emergency leave. When I got back and started taking it again, it stopped working.........Now I have been back on it for about 3 weeks and haven't lost any weight, or inches. Is this a typical scenario? What should I do? stop taking it for a while? or keep taking it? I am almost due for some more CLA liquid, not sure if i should reorder........HELP?

stacyann37 · 06-15-2006, 05:45 PM

I am for sure no expert, but from what i have read this is the amounts i am beginning to take tomorrow as my shipment just came today...good luck...
Tonalin 1000 mg am going to take 5 a day
Borage oil 1000 mg going to take 4 a day

I just got the numbers from reading the vitamins board on this site and thats what someone suggested so i am going to give it a try.. sorry i am not much help on the combo yet, but hope to be losing inches soon from them

Shantony · 07-04-2006, 09:20 PM

I've been on for a week and a half and I have not really noticed any inches lost but I did loose like five pounds.

lori121 · 07-23-2006, 06:00 AM

Does anybody know if CVS sells the Tonalin & Borage Oil? They have vitamins on sale this week 50% off.
Now I'm off to read more so that I can understand a little bit better.

WinkyDew · 09-14-2006, 12:31 PM

Hi All..........Starting on CLA (liquid) and GLA tomorrow. Will let you all know how it goes. Lost 50lbs 1 1/2 years ago and was 20lbs from my target weight until I had to go on steroids. Gained it all back and 15lbs to boot. Here are my stats. H/H 5'2" 206 9/14/06 Will update this weekly. Wish me luck.

kycowgirl · 09-14-2006, 02:07 PM

Hi winky, come join us on the monthly cla/gla thread. I hear ya about the steroids. I had to take them for my neck injury and gained 20 pounds in 2 weeks

WinkyDew · 09-15-2006, 05:59 AM

Would love too, how do I get there. Did a search for cla/gla with no results. Feeling dumb.
:blush:

kycowgirl · 09-15-2006, 10:26 AM

Dont feel dumb winky lol It took me awhile to figure out how to navigate around the site too. Just go here and do a post and you will be subscribed

We do a monthly thread and we would be glad to have you join us

Della · 09-15-2006, 11:47 AM

Where would I purchase CLA/GLA besides the internet?
Thanks.

kycowgirl · 09-15-2006, 11:49 AM

walmart or any health food store. just make sure you get borage oil for your gla

Della · 09-16-2006, 03:24 AM

Thanks Trisha.

I've been hearing so much about it lately, I need to try it. I see you have tons of posts regarding it. I'll have to take a look at the results.

kycowgirl · 09-16-2006, 07:33 AM

we would be glad to have you join us on the cla/gla thread

Athlete27 · 09-27-2006, 11:34 PM

The CLA + GLA is a basic stack that works well for beginners. It's not that many pills and one can get good results in about 4 weeks or so depending on your eating habits and your lifestyle. (The Note here that I have to say is that the weight loss from those 4 weeks of CLA/GLA will be primarily from your fat stores, not your muscle stores).(In normal diets the weight loss can be anywhere as bad as 25% fat/75% muscle as weight loss, to about the average 50%/50%)(Obviously these results will improve drastically with proper weight-training. Aerobics simply do not cut for for retaining muscle however, quite the opposite).

You "can" add a few other supplements to kick-start your fat loss, but that would mean a more complicated supplementation regime. It's up to you really.

Krissyj · 10-24-2006, 12:26 PM

ok, I am still not getting this. I take 4 1000mg capsules of the CLA. And I want to start taking the GLA(Borage Oil), how much of that do I take? I am just new to this whole thing, and am trying to get a handle on this, everyone seems to be having such wonderful results.. Thanks

Krissyj · 10-25-2006, 10:57 AM

Still not quite understanding how much of the GLA should be taken? I have just started taking the CLA, and I take 4 pills at 1000mg each. How much of the GLA should be taken?

01-21-2006, 08:08 AM	#31
got2luv Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,067 Gallery: got2luv Stats: weight : 168 height: 5'3.5" age:33 WOE: induction Start Date: August 2, 2005 restart 11/29/08	The Borage oil that I get from walmart is 500mg of borage oil which is 120mg of GLA. The one's on Netrition are actually 1000mg of Borage oil which contains 240mg of GLA. I take a total of 1000mg of Borage oil per day. Some of us are having better results with a double dose. Netrition's Borage oil dose is one (or two) per day, so it would last 120 days or 60 days, depending on which dose you decide to take. I split my pills up throughout the day, but I guess you could take them all at once. With the liquid you get it all at once so I don't see why the pills would be different. I do have to caution you... the pills contain glycerine, which may have a laxative effect for some people... it never did for me, but there are a few who say they had that problem. If that does happen, it usually goes away in a couple of weeks (according to the studies that I have read). If the supplements cause you to feel try taking them with protein, that seems to help alot of people. __________________ [COLOR=Indigo]~Michelle~ I'm NOT fat, I'm just short for my weight!!![/COLOR] [COLOR=DarkOrchid] Weight stats: 173/168/140 [/COLOR] [COLOR=Navy] *~~ Back in the saddle again ~~* [/COLOR] [COLOR=Navy] Trying to fit into a true size 5/6 [/COLOR] Last edited by got2luv; 01-21-2006 at 08:10 AM..

03-06-2006, 07:40 AM	#45
jillynae Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1 Gallery: jillynae Stats: 185/179.5/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/13/06	I'm new to here, but I have some Q's. 1st, I've been on Atkins for 3 weeks...only lost 5 lbs, but am doing everything right. Vitamins are 1 Oil of Olay vit. packet per day, 1 Q-10, 2 flax oil, 2 chromium and 1 L-caratine. The scale is really making me crazy, especially since my boyfriend is also on Atkins and has already lost 13 lbs! Help!!! 'When you choose your behaviors you ultimately choose your consequences' Last edited by jillynae; 03-06-2006 at 07:46 AM..

03-19-2006, 03:28 AM	#46
Karber Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 82 Gallery: Karber	What should I do? Hi, I have been taking the maximum dosage of both CLA, and GLA for 1 month, and the weight seemed to drop off losing 2 1/2 lbs a week, no inches lost. I stopped taking it for 2weeks due to being away on emergency leave. When I got back and started taking it again, it stopped working.........Now I have been back on it for about 3 weeks and haven't lost any weight, or inches. Is this a typical scenario? What should I do? stop taking it for a while? or keep taking it? I am almost due for some more CLA liquid, not sure if i should reorder........HELP?

09-14-2006, 12:31 PM	#50
WinkyDew Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2 Gallery: WinkyDew Stats: 204/160/220/204 WOE: low carb + cla/gla Start Date: Started cla/gla 9/15/06	Starting Tomorrow Hi All..........Starting on CLA (liquid) and GLA tomorrow. Will let you all know how it goes. Lost 50lbs 1 1/2 years ago and was 20lbs from my target weight until I had to go on steroids. Gained it all back and 15lbs to boot. Here are my stats. H/H 5'2" 206 9/14/06 Will update this weekly. Wish me luck.

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01-21-2006, 08:34 AM	#32
iabowhunter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Go to the timber....look up! Posts: 2,847 Gallery: iabowhunter Stats: 346/342/240 WOE: atkins Start Date: 12-30-03	Thank you for the reply. I will be buying cla/gla pills today and start tomorrow. I will also be ordering the liquid from Netrition. I'd rather take a dose in the morning and be done with it instead of popping a bunch of pills over the day. I am reading the "How is the CLA/GLA going?" post right now. The results that this group are getting are awesome! I'll be joining this group soon. Thanks again.

01-24-2006, 10:49 AM	#33
CATCH17 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48 Gallery: CATCH17	Is Large amounts of Protein ok to take with CLA?????????????????

01-24-2006, 11:01 AM	#34
135Bonnie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 431 Gallery: 135Bonnie Stats: 159/139/129 WOE: Moderate Carbs/meat/egg/you name it Start Date: December 30, 2005	I have been taking GLA/CLA for 6 days. I have seen 2 inches gone in the pooch and 2 inches gone in the waist. Really makes me think my body fat is high for it to drop so fast. I take CLA 3500-4000mg GLA 2000mg (Borage Oil) Flax Oil (omega 3) 1200 mg. I have also been weight training and doing cadio 5 of last 6 days. Now how do I get the smilies up here???

01-24-2006, 02:23 PM	#36
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 920 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	I bought borage oil at meijer on the front of the bottle it says 1000mg per serving . On the back it say 2 softgels 3 times a day So my ? is do I take 6 pills a day or less it also says at the bottom borage(seed oil) 1g (1000mg) and gla 200mg So what do you think angigirl

01-24-2006, 04:33 PM	#37
Amy Lynn happy girlie girl! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VA Posts: 6,929 Gallery: Amy Lynn	hey angigirl minimum recommended dosage is 460mg GLA, so you could take 3 a day OR some of us are finding better success with 960mg GLA in which case you could take 5 a day either way, you don't need 6 AND you can take them all at once if you like...you don't have to spread them out throughout the day if you don't want to hope that helps!

02-03-2006, 05:38 PM	#38
heyjupiter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 819 Gallery: heyjupiter	Hi, I noticed someone said something about headaches...I just got my cla/gla in the mail today from netrition and I was thinking of ramping up the doseage since I am so sensitive to headache causing things...should I start by taking one, then adding the other? If so, which one? TIA! (Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere, I am still reading thru all the cla/gla posts! There are a ton of them!)

02-04-2006, 07:09 AM	#39
Alison Jean 71 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,442 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 40yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	I have been wanting to try the combo myself but I am afraid of break outs on my face has anyone experienced this? I read that if the ratio of CLA to GLA is not right it may happen. So I plan on taking 3400 mg CLA to 1000 mg of GLA. I am just curious if anyone has had any undesirable side effects.

02-04-2006, 01:52 PM	#40
got2luv Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,067 Gallery: got2luv Stats: weight : 168 height: 5'3.5" age:33 WOE: induction Start Date: August 2, 2005 restart 11/29/08	The headaches were associated with evening primrose oil. If that is what you are using for your GLA and it gives you headaches, just switch to borage oil. Borage oil has more GLA in it. That's what most of us are taking. I have not had the acne any more than the usual monthly PMS breakouts. I have been getting that for years and I don't believe that the combo has made it any worse. I usually get 1 or 2 per month.... I know, TMI!!!!

02-06-2006, 09:45 AM	#41
happytobehome Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The frigid north Posts: 83 Gallery: happytobehome Stats: 246/237.5/168 WOE: Atkins again Start Date: 1/3/08	I just came back from the store with my CLA/GLA and am looking forward to seeing what the results will be. I paid alittle more, as I didn't drive across town to Walmarts. Thanks for all the info.

02-06-2006, 08:53 PM	#42
suzie516 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 46 Gallery: suzie516 Stats: 217 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 1-8-06	Went out and bought CLA/GLA about two weeks ago after reading postings on the CLA thread. My weight loss has stalled but I have lost inches. Clothes are baggy, which is a great feeling. I will keep it up and see what happens.

02-16-2006, 01:39 PM	#43
Sun_Luvin Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 14,940 Gallery: Sun_Luvin Stats: 187/166/145 Start Date: 12/04/10	Just started taking the liquid CLA and Borage Oil GLA yesterday. Got them from Netrition. Just wondering for those who take the liquid CLA, how in the world do you get past the taste? Can I put it in the fridge? Will chilling it help it taste better? I'm absolutely horrible about taking pills, so going to the capsules really isn't an option if I want to do this right. Just need advice on how to get past the "lotion" texture and taste..... Thanks!

06-15-2006, 05:45 PM	#47
stacyann37 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 48 Gallery: stacyann37 Start Date: Jan. 2005	I am for sure no expert, but from what i have read this is the amounts i am beginning to take tomorrow as my shipment just came today...good luck... Tonalin 1000 mg am going to take 5 a day Borage oil 1000 mg going to take 4 a day I just got the numbers from reading the vitamins board on this site and thats what someone suggested so i am going to give it a try.. sorry i am not much help on the combo yet, but hope to be losing inches soon from them

07-04-2006, 09:20 PM	#48
Shantony Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 960 Gallery: Shantony Stats: 5' 2" -233/233/175 WOE: Paleo Lifestyle Start Date: June 3, 2006 (loss 50lbs)/Restart Feb 22, 2013	I've been on for a week and a half and I have not really noticed any inches lost but I did loose like five pounds.

07-23-2006, 06:00 AM	#49
lori121 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,250 Gallery: lori121 Stats: 212.5/203.5/ 160 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 3, 2013	Does anybody know if CVS sells the Tonalin & Borage Oil? They have vitamins on sale this week 50% off. Now I'm off to read more so that I can understand a little bit better.

09-14-2006, 02:07 PM	#51
kycowgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,312 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 225/***/150 WOE: cla/gla	Hi winky, come join us on the monthly cla/gla thread. I hear ya about the steroids. I had to take them for my neck injury and gained 20 pounds in 2 weeks

09-15-2006, 05:59 AM	#52
WinkyDew Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2 Gallery: WinkyDew Stats: 204/160/220/204 WOE: low carb + cla/gla Start Date: Started cla/gla 9/15/06	Would love too, how do I get there. Did a search for cla/gla with no results. Feeling dumb. :blush:

09-15-2006, 10:26 AM	#53
kycowgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,312 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 225/***/150 WOE: cla/gla	Dont feel dumb winky lol It took me awhile to figure out how to navigate around the site too. Just go here and do a post and you will be subscribed We do a monthly thread and we would be glad to have you join us

09-15-2006, 11:47 AM	#54
Della Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WNY Posts: 13 Gallery: Della Stats: 192/184/130 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: March 11,2008	Where would I purchase CLA/GLA besides the internet? Thanks.

09-15-2006, 11:49 AM	#55
kycowgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,312 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 225/***/150 WOE: cla/gla	walmart or any health food store. just make sure you get borage oil for your gla

09-16-2006, 03:24 AM	#56
Della Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WNY Posts: 13 Gallery: Della Stats: 192/184/130 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: March 11,2008	Thanks Trisha. I've been hearing so much about it lately, I need to try it. I see you have tons of posts regarding it. I'll have to take a look at the results.

09-16-2006, 07:33 AM	#57
kycowgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,312 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 225/***/150 WOE: cla/gla	we would be glad to have you join us on the cla/gla thread

09-27-2006, 11:34 PM	#58
Athlete27 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid (Spain) and Albuquerque, NM Posts: 254 Gallery: Athlete27 Stats: 201/181 7.5%BF /186 at 6%BF WOE: Zone/South Beach/Iso-metric Start Date: June 2006	The CLA + GLA is a basic stack that works well for beginners. It's not that many pills and one can get good results in about 4 weeks or so depending on your eating habits and your lifestyle. (The Note here that I have to say is that the weight loss from those 4 weeks of CLA/GLA will be primarily from your fat stores, not your muscle stores).(In normal diets the weight loss can be anywhere as bad as 25% fat/75% muscle as weight loss, to about the average 50%/50%)(Obviously these results will improve drastically with proper weight-training. Aerobics simply do not cut for for retaining muscle however, quite the opposite). You "can" add a few other supplements to kick-start your fat loss, but that would mean a more complicated supplementation regime. It's up to you really.

10-24-2006, 12:26 PM	#59
Krissyj Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: British Cloumbia, Canada Posts: 19 Gallery: Krissyj Stats: 150...need to lose these final 10 Start Date: Oct/2006	ok, I am still not getting this. I take 4 1000mg capsules of the CLA. And I want to start taking the GLA(Borage Oil), how much of that do I take? I am just new to this whole thing, and am trying to get a handle on this, everyone seems to be having such wonderful results.. Thanks

10-25-2006, 10:57 AM	#60
Krissyj Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: British Cloumbia, Canada Posts: 19 Gallery: Krissyj Stats: 150...need to lose these final 10 Start Date: Oct/2006	Still not quite understanding how much of the GLA should be taken? I have just started taking the CLA, and I take 4 pills at 1000mg each. How much of the GLA should be taken?