Alli Diet Pill – Does it work?

What is Alli? Will it help me lose weight?

Manufacturer: Glaxosmithkline
Active Ingredient: Xenical

Alli is recommended for the overweight and obese people struggling to lose the excess pounds. Its an FDA approved over the counter weight loss pill which acts by limiting the fat absorption capcity. Alli is the low dose version of orlistat (Xenical). Xenical is recommended only with a doctor’s prescription while following a low-calorie, low-fat diet. Alli has the same active ingredient like Xenical but in a much lower dosagebut even with half the strength of Xenical, Alli has the same side effects.

How does Alli Work?

Alli promotes weight loss by supressing the fat absorption, which results in reduction of the number of calories you absorb. Alli helps you lose few pounds more than you would by just dieting and exercise. Alli works by disabling lipase (enzyme found in digestive tract), which prevents enzymes from breaking down the fat. The undigested fat is stored and later discharges through the bowel movements.

Alli can block upto 25% of fat cosumed and with Alli, you should not eat more than 15 gms fat. More fat intake usually results in unwanted side effects which may include diahrrea, gas with oily stools.

Alli Side effects

Like any other weight loss program, Alli too has its own side effects. Some of the side effects include:

• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Uncontrollable bowel movements
• Flatulence
• Vitamin Deficiency – Since Alli limits the body’s fat absorption capacity, the vitamin intake may be restrcited as some vitamins also contain fatty content. Hence Alli users are recommended to take daily doses of vitamin tablets.
• Oily stools – This can be controlled by limiting the fat intake to 15 gms per meal.
• Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting

As mentioned on eHow.com,
Prepare for the worst. If you are a new Alli user you may not be able to predict how your body will react to the drug. Always keep a fresh pair of undergarments and wear dark pants until you are confident that you can avoid an Alli-related accident.”

Where to buy Alli?

Alli is available online and retails at about $1.5. You may be able to buy Alli at online stores like www.drugstore.com or myalli.com or at discounted rates on health buy.

When should you avoid Alli?

Alli is not rececommended for any patients having problems absorbing food or those who have undergone organ transplant. Alli is to be avoided if you are allergic to orlistat. Though Alli is an over the counter weight loss pill, you should always consult your doctor before starting with Alli.

Alli overdose?

Alli overdose effects are not known hence in case of Alli overdose, immediately consult your doctor.

Alli – User feedback.

My friend tried it. There is NO way you could have social life using it. She was talking to me on the phone and felt something “funny”. She had a HUGE greasy spot on her panties (thank goodness she was home). She said you HAVE to were a pad ALL the time because your bum just seeps grease. I think I’ll pass on Alli
Kate on diet club forum

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