alli is otherwise known as Orlistat. It is a half-dose version of Xenical, the only FDA approved,non-prescription, over-the-counter weight loss product. The alli program includes alli capsules and myalliplan, an individually tailored, online action plan to help you lose weight gradually.It is appropriate for obese patients 18 years and older.Alli is most effective when taken with fat-containing meals up to three times a day. It is recommended that each meal does not contain more than 15 grams.
Lipase is an enzyme found in the digestive tract to help break down dietary fat into smaller components. Alli inhibits lipase which prevents the fat breakdown, thereby decreasing absorption of fat within your body. The undigested fat continues through the digestive system and is eliminated through bowel movements. By absorbing less fat, your body will take in fewer calories.
As a fat blocker, Alli diet pills cut the amount of fat that your body absorbs by around a quarter, or about 150-200 calories worth. Combined with a low fat diet, patients typically find that they can lose 1-2lbs extra per month than other dieters not using Alli. The extra fat is expelled in the dieter's stool.
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Alli has received lots of criticism lately because of allegations that it may cause, er, unpleasant side effects to the tune of fecal incontinence. Indeed, on the bottle, it warns potential users to begin using Alli on a day that you can be at home near a bathroom, just in case. Yikes.Side effects include:
- Flatulence
- Oily anal discharge
- Loose stools or diarrhe
- More frequent bowel movements
- Hard-to-control bowel movements
The side effects, which can sometimes be unpleasant, actually help to modify the diet of those who take it. Eating less fatty food reduces the side effects, so a course of Alli is great training for the kind of low fat diet that you probably should be following anyway.
Alli can also prevent the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins, like D, E, K and beta-carotene. It is advised that dieters take a multivitamin supplement along with Alli to maintain correct levels of these vitamins.
Most weight loss occurs within the first six months. Many consumers lose weight from Alli and when they stop taking it, they regain the weight they had loss. To keep the weight off, most people continue taking the medications indefinitely with the recommended diet plan.
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"I used Alli and lost 20 lbs. in three months. I now weigh 137 lbs. and am 55 tall. I use this product every time I eat any food containing fat. I am not joking when I tell you that I eat anything I want , INCLUDING ICECREAM, COOKIES, CANDY,CAKE, YOU NAME IT. I eat these foods every day and dont gain any weight. I think that it is a miracle drug. I also eat healthy foods every day. To put it in a nutshell, for the first time in my life, I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight. I am 56 years old and wil never be overweight again, as long as this product exists."
"I took it about 2 weeks ago and thought on the entire situation before I decided to comment and concluded that this wasn't for me. I have always managed to carry that extra 20 pounds or so around even though my doctor says that he just doesn't get why. I practically already live the "Alli diet plan". I eat healthy and I do cardio 4/5 times a week and weights/yoga 3/4 times a week. I was hoping that maybe this would aid giving me through that extra step. I had the same problem as another reviewer with "leakage" (as Alli calls it). It was only the second day of taking it. I'm sure glad it was a day off. I spent all day in the bathroom and felt miserable. And unlike what they say, I wasn't going out and munching on hamburgers and fries but eating grilled chicken or fish with veggies! So like others have said... if you already feel that you know how to eat properly, this pill is not for you and can only make life more embarrassing!"
"Seriously, this didn't work. I got so tired of ruining my underpants and rushing everywhere because I had to hit the bathroom whenever I was standing for a while that I had to stop taking this stuff. It's easier to just avoid fatty foods. It's a ridiculous product."
-- debbie, Centerville, OH
"I gave it 3 stars, because its works well, but as soon as you stop taking this pill, you will gain everything back.... so i dont know about you but i dont think i want to take this for the rest of my life...... stick to a healthy diet, and regular excersise..."
-- roma on September 23, 2007
"I always binge eat during my finals. To prevent a weight gain and a major step back in my weight loss, I decided to fight back with this product ahead of time. After a few weeks of taking alli, I lost my little belly (padding) and without going to the gym, my six-pack appeared. I had no idea I had a six-pack under my fat pad. The change happened so fast that I still hate having my belly touched but then I realize and have to remind myself: "Wait a minute, the fat belly is not there anymore"." Christina
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Alli is not a strong diet pill and people should not expect to lose a significant amount of weight. There are a handful of unwanted gastrointestinal side effects.Alli is not safe to take if you:
- Have a healthy BMI
- Are taking cyclosporine
- Had an organ transplant
- Have gastrointestinal problems
- Have problems absorbing food
- Are taking blood-thinning medication
- Have diabetes
- Have thyroid diseases
On the bright side, the Alli diet supplement is approved by the FDA, some consumers may find this approval reassuring. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking Alli diet pills.
