Can the Alli Diet Pill Boost your Weight Loss? |
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Is Alli the magic weight loss diet pill we’ve been looking for?
Despite the fact that most of us understand that losing weight is the product of fewer calories in and more calories burned, it doesn’t mean that we don’t wish weight loss came in an easy pill form. Alli is one of the first over-the-counter medications for weight loss that has been approved by the FDA. As always discuss this pill with your doctor before taking it to ensure safety. Truth be told, I thought about taking it 18 months ago when news of it’s approval came out.
What is Alli
Alli isn’t a completely new face on the market. It’s a new brand name for a low dose treatment of Xenical, which is a prescription medication. By reducing the amount of Xenical in each pill, the new formula was approved for sale without a prescription. Since so many people have experienced significant weight loss with Xenical, the availability of Alli was big news.
Potential Alli Results
While it is not a magic pill, the results for those taking Alli have been very good so far. When combined with a low calorie diet and exercise plan, those taking the pill have the potential to lose 50% more weight than those that do not take the pill, according to GlaxoSmithKline. This is can be pretty significant for those who have a lot of weight to lose. For those that are frustrated with their seeming inability to lose weight, this may be a great tool to add to your arsenal.
Recommended Use of Alli
The manufacturer recommends taking three 60 mg pills a day, each one with a meal. Each meal should be composed of less than 15% fat. This may be difficult for a lot of people however, especially if they are not used to reading labels or paying attention to the fat grams in their food. Calculating may be tough for some, and this may be the biggest barrier to the pills acceptance.
How Alli Works
The main premise behind the pill is that it blocks the absorption of fat, and thus calories, in approximately 25% of the food you eat. For example, if you are eating 1200 calories and taking this pill, it would be similar to actually eating 900 calories. The fat that is not absorbed by your body is then eliminated through the natural process.
Alli Side Effects
As with Xenical, this “natural process” can be a problem. Common side effects are listed as uncontrolled urination and bowel movements. Since the dosage is still pretty high with Alli, these side effects are still present. It is a good idea to still check with your doctor to see if you need to adjust your dosage before taking the pill. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not go through life worrying about uncontrollable urination or bowel movements, so it is vital to read the instructions carefully and make sure that you follow them to the letter.
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An amusing video for those thinking about taking Alli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n5rnMbwQb4