Alli

Alli is a weight-loss medication that has been approved by the FDA and is available over the counter. "Alli" is in fact a brand name for the medication orlistat which is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. The basic mechanism by which Alli works is as follows. It prevents the absorption of about twenty five percent of ingested fat, by means of its effect on the fat-digestion enzymes in the intestinal system. The fat which is not absorbed into the bloodstream is instead passed through the digestive system in the natural manner. The medication itself is not absorbed into the bloodstream, thereby minimizing side effects.

When taking Alli, the individual is advised to concurrently engage in a sensible, medically approved pattern of healthy eating with controlled portions and regular physical exercise. Research trials suggest that under such conditions the taking of Alli increases weight loss by a factor of approximately fifty percent. That is to say, if the individual would have lost 10 pounds without Alli, he or she could expect to lose about 15 pounds with the inclusion of Alli. Of course, this is an estimate based on group studies, and individuals will vary as to their exact outcomes.

Customers purchasing Alli are advised of possible treatment effects whereby the eating of excessively fatty meals while taking the medication can result in undigested fat causing bowel changes. These changes are itemized in detail in the medication warnings.

The safety of Alli is supported by extensive clinical trials and also by the clinical experience of millions of customers who have used the medication.

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