Information on the Alli Weight Loss Aid Overview of Alli Weight Loss Aid Alli is a new over the counter diet pill that prevents your body from absorbing some of the fat calories that you eat in food. The new drug, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, comes in a 60mg pill that is often taken after meals. FDA Approval for Over-The-Counter Use The FDA originally approved the prescription form of Alli (known as Xenical/Orlistat)in April 1999. After extensive studies, the FDA approved over-the-counter use for people 18 and older in February 2007. The drug will be sold in 60 mg capsules, half of the prescription dose.

Exactly How Does Alli Work?
The Alli diet pill prevents some of the fat that you ingest from being absorbed. Part of the food that we eat is fat. This fat contains twice the calories of other nutrients. Normally enzymes in the intestines break down the fat from the food so that the body can absorb it. The active ingredient in Alli attaches to some of these enzymes and prevents them from digesting about a quarter of the fat that is eaten. Undigested fat and it’s calories cannot be absorbed and are eliminated from the body.

Side Effects of Alli
The main side effect occurs when you eat a meal with too much fat while taking alli. If so much fat is blocked that your stool can’t absorb it, you might have side effects. Because they are not harmful, we call them “treatment effects”. They include loose or more frequent stools, an urgent need to go to the bathroom, or gas with an oily discharge. The excess fat that passes out of your body is in no way harmful. In fact, you may recognize it as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza. Treatment effects can be lessened if you stick to reduced-calorie, low-fat meals that average 15 grams of fat per meal.

Recommended Use of Alli
It is taken up to three times a day with meals that contain fat and is used in conjunction with online support and a food journal. Just as it reduces fat absorption, it cuts the absorption of fat soluble vitamins so a daily multivitamin is recommended at bedtime. Once the weight loss goal is achieved, alli can be used to help maintain the losses although by that time, many people have learned to eat better and if careful, may be able to keep the weight off.

How Much Does Alli Cost?
Expect to pay between $50 and $75 per month for alli. It will be available over the counter so a prescription is not needed, but before using it, be sure to read the information available in the starter pack to get the best results.