At Good Family Foods Group, we live by the motto Nutrition Backed by Science.
Instead of using trendy chemical supplements, our bars contain plant-based compounds backed by multiple published research papers, as well as our founder's own research in her lab at Virginia Tech.
the science behind CLAW bar
What is Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)?
What scientific evidence is there for CLA?
What scientific evidence is there for CLA?
CLA is a plant-based natural fatty acid considered safe to consume by the FDA. Naturally found in beef, dairy, and safflower oil, our research suggests CLA in foods helps reduce body fat while maintaining lean mass, including muscle.
We use CLA in our bars to promote healthy weight management and fulfill your nutritional needs.
What scientific evidence is there for CLA?
What scientific evidence is there for CLA?
What scientific evidence is there for CLA?
CLA has been a hot research topic in the recent decade. Dr. Good, our founder, was the principal investigator for the paper Knott et al., 2022, Nutrients. This research examined the efficacy of CLA at managing body fat and weight in mice.
check out our research publications!
Ju, Y., Wright, M., and Good, D.J. (2025)
Kim, J-H., Gilliard, D., Good, D.J., and Park, Y., (2012)
Ju, Y., Wright, M., and Good, D.J. (2025)
This literature review covers significant scientific research regarding CLA and associated health benefits while detailing how CLA works and what processes it affects.
Y. Kim, D. J. Good, and Y. Park, (2016)
Kim, J-H., Gilliard, D., Good, D.J., and Park, Y., (2012)
Ju, Y., Wright, M., and Good, D.J. (2025)
This paper covers experiments done with mice that concluded CLA prevents body weight gain and fat accumulation, especially when paired with physical activity.
Kim, J-H., Gilliard, D., Good, D.J., and Park, Y., (2012)
Kim, J-H., Gilliard, D., Good, D.J., and Park, Y., (2012)
Kim, J-H., Gilliard, D., Good, D.J., and Park, Y., (2012)
The paper that started it all: this research showed that CLA helps prevent obesity and improved physical activity in mice, sparking Dr. Good's interest in this plant-based compound.
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