What makes this drug unique is the fact that it is quite safe. Not without side effects, though! Alli works in the gut by blocking 25% of the dietary fat consumed. It has no appetite suppression effects.
Glaxo-Smith-Kline, the manufacturer, claims that dieters who use Alli will be able to lose 50% more weight than they would have with dieting alone.
Sounds impressive, doesn't it?
Don't rush out to the drugstore just yet, there's a small catch.
Individuals who take the drug need to consume a low calorie, low fat diet along with it.
Why?
Alli works by blocking fat absorption, but it is not without limits. Eat too much fat and you are in for some uncomfortable side effects... oily stools, gas, bloating and explosive, uncontrollable bowel movements to be specific!
There is also a problem from a nutritional stand point. Since fat absorption is reduced, intakes of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K will be limited, too. Supplemental vitamins should therefore be considered for anyone using Alli.
As a prelude to the drug's release, today (5/1/07) an accompanying book entitled, "Are You Losing It?" became available. In it all the details of how the drug works and how an individual's diet should be modified while taking it are explained.
If you are interested in further information, check out the website www.alli.com.
Here's to your weight loss success!