No doubt by now you’ve heard of Alli over-the-counter weight loss pills, but how does Alli work? The active ingredient in Alli, orlistat, prevents about 25% of consumed fat from being digested, so that it basically pass though your body without becoming calories. Not a bad deal…
Of the anecdotal research I did on my own to find out about the effectiveness, I was surprised to read that most doctors commenting on the subject are in agreement that it IS effective, some claiming up to 50% more weight loss than without Alli. Though there are some experts that are skeptical of dramatic weight loss, not many are denying its effectiveness. This is very different than opinions I usually come across for most of the other hot diet products out there. Usually, most experts are quick to point out there is no proof, or very little, of a products effectiveness, leaving only the manufacturer as the only one backing claims. This is very interesting.
Okay, on to the side effects. Because the fat “passes” through the body, it has to come out from you know where, and it apparently comes out in the form of an oily-looking substance. Some complain of gas, cramps and diarrhea. Everyone’s body is different, so I assume some will suffer with this more than others. This is the only significant side-effect being reported at the moment, because the active ingredient never enters the bloodstream this one of the most safe weight-loss pills that had ever been approved by the FDA.
