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Weight Loss with Alli Diet Pill – Does it Really Work?
Alli is an over-the –counter weight loos pill approved by the FDA. Is it really the solution for overweight adults who are struggling to shed excess pounds permanently?
Alli is the reduced-strength version of Xenical a prescription drug for obesity. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise.
Alli disables lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract. By doing that your body won’t be able to absorb fat and the undigested fat passes through the intestines and is eliminated thru bowel movements.
Alli is taken with fat-containing meals, up to three times a day. It’s recommended that you eat less than 15 grams of fat with each meal. Higher fat intake can cause diarrhea, gas with oily spotting and urgent bowel movements.
With Alli you will only lose a few pounds more than you would lose with diet and exercise. The small number of studies estimates the weight loss based on studies conducted for the prescription-strength Xenical. With Alli you could probably lose an average of 3 pounds a year.
Alli’s side effects can include:
- Gas with an oily anal discharge
- Diarrhea
- More frequent bowel movements
- Hard to control bowel movements
You can limit the side effects by eating a low-fat-diet.
With certain conditions you shouldn’t take Alli:
- Taking cyclosporine
- Problems with absorbing food
- Taking blood-thinning medication
- With diabetes or thyroid disease
Alli will decrease the absorbtion of fat-soluble vitamins. With Alli, you should take daily vitamin supplement.
Most people regain weight after stop taking Alli. Alli can be taken indefinitely along a low-calorie diet and exercise.
