Tonalin is the licensed brand name of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA is a an omega 6 fatty acid that was first discovered in the early 1980s. Research shows it has many postive effects on health. Tonalin CLA is made through a proprietary process that converts the linoleic acid derived from safflower oil to conjugated linoleic acid. As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to two (2) capsules in the early morning and one (1) to two (2) capsules in the late afternoon.