Alli Reviews
What is Alli?
Alli is orlistat (Xenical), a prescription drug to treat obesity. I think Xenical is still available with a prescription but with Alli out there, there really is no need to get a prescription. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise. Emphasis on the low fat. If your diet has any fat what so ever, then the side effects could be a little messy. Here is what some consumers are saying about the side effects of Alli:
“This destroyed all my white underpants. Everything came out orange. A few times it even went through my pants, which I had to toss. I don’t see at all how this is effective. It doesn’t control hunger at all, so what’s the point unless you like public humiliation?? Just cut down on your fat intake and you’ll feel better anyway. It’s like a punishment to take this.”
“Don’t you think that the low-fat diet you are on is what is causing you to lose weight!?! Save yourself $50 and oily farts and stick to that diet and exercise….”
What are the concerns with Alli?
In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious liver injury in people using Alli and began a safety review. At this time, no definite association has been established between orlistat and the risk of liver injury. However, if you take Alli be sure to contact your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms, such as weakness or fatigue, fever, jaundice, or brown urine, which could indicate liver injury.
How does Alli work?
Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines, which reduces the number of calories you absorb.
Lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract, helps break down dietary fat into smaller components, so it can be used or stored for energy. Alli works by disabling lipase, which prevents the enzyme from breaking down the fat while it’s in your digestive tract. The undigested fat continues through the intestines and is eliminated through bowel movements.
Alli is taken with fat-containing meals, up to three times a day. Because of how Alli works, it’s recommended that you eat no more than 15 grams of fat with each meal. Eating greater amounts of fat can cause unwanted effects, such as anal leakage.
Alli Side Effects
You may experience bowel changes when taking Alli. Ads and marketing materials refer to these changes as “treatment effects.” These side effects can include:
- Gas with an oily anal discharge
- Loose stools or diarrhea
- More frequent bowel movements
- Hard-to-control bowel movements
Alli Conclusion
There are better diet pills out there. Alli trains you to eat a low fat diet. If you eat a diet high in fat, you will be punished with “hard to control… gas and oily discharges”. Well, if you change your diet to a low fat diet, won’t you lose weight anyways? Why do you need to crap your pants?