KARTHlAYANI, A.DHARANL M.TANUVASAYYAVOO PREAMNATH MANOHARANSUDHA, K.2024-01-022024-01-022022https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810205254Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid predominantly present in ruminant sources like milk and milk products and muscle meat formed by bioconversion of certain fatty acids to CLA isomers. CLA is also present in various plant sources like safflower, sunflower, linseed and soybean. CLA is approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by many countries. However, CLA from both the sources provide distinct health benefits like weight management, reduction of tumor cells especially against breast and colon cancer, antiinflammatory effect and improved bone health.EnglishThesis