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    Default CLA & Chromium....cons?

    I've read a ton of rave reviews about Tonalin CLA, but I was just wondering if anyone had any negative results with it? Such as gaining more weight or getting bloated?

    Also, I did a lil research about Chromium, & it said that some people had irregular heartbeats & disturbed sleeping patterns from taking it, & I was curious too if this occured to anyone? Or if anyone had any negative experience with it?

    Thanks a bunch.

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    Default Re: CLA & Chromium....cons?

    I've used CLA (Tonalin) for at least 6 years now. I've never had any negative reaction in any form from it.

    The cure for bloating I have found is to drink MORE not less water. Bloating is your body's survival instincts kicking in. When your body thirsts it reads OMG we are in a drought conserve and store water at all costs until the next oasis. The result is that your fat cells take on water, and thus swell...causing bloating.

    Even during my monthly I drink water like mad and find that I no longer retain water no matter what my hormones demand. My body knows that drought is never in the forecast and thus is trying to eliminate the water as much as posssible to make room for the fresh supply.

    When I first started drinking water heavily I was in the bathroom more than I liked but as my body adjusted I went at regular intervals and didn't need as many trips. My skin also improved.

    My water intake at the low end averages 2 Litres which is roughly 1 gallon daily.

    When I was taking Creatine I drank 6 Litres a day (3 gallons) and as a result did not have the cramping and stomach pains that many athletes get from Creatine.

    As for the other suppliment, Chromium, I have no experience with it so will not offer any advice on it's use.

    I hope that helps and that my layman's explanation of the biochemical reasons for bloating were insightful.
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    Default Re: CLA & Chromium....cons?

    I love CLA and haven't had any side effects.

    Chromium? Can't take it. I get all shakey and just feel like crap when I take it. And ya, it fucks with my ability to sleep no matter when I take it.



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    Default Re: CLA & Chromium....cons?

    Thanks for the tip & experiences. I do drink water, about a gallon a day too on the heavy workout days, 1/2 on the days I don't. I also haven't had my period in 3 months, so I'm wondering if this is the cause of bloating??

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    Default Re: CLA & Chromium....cons?

    I have been using the Tonalin for a while now and have not had any negative effects. I tried a different brand for about three weeks because it was on sale and I noteced a change right away, not for the better either....so I'll stick with the tonalin. I am curious though, when I stop taking it...what will happen?




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    Default Re: CLA & Chromium....cons?

    As far as stopping the CLA ...

    I had to stop taking it as per doctor's orders when I became preggers...why I don't know perhaps it was due to risk factors with my pregnacy.

    During the time I was off it I noticed no change whatsoever, no reactions or withdrawl, no surge in weight etc.

    The period thing might be a reason for bloating or there might be other issues in play here. Might be a wise move to go for a check up and see if either or is causing this.

    Have you done any cleanses??? Sometimes your digestive tract needs to be cleasned out of all the shit...sorry for the discriptive but that can cause gaseous build up and abdomanal swelling.
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