How Does Alli Work

When the US Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of Alli without prescription, many people were surprised. After all, the FDA is known for its strict approval guidelines. But before consumers got a chance to get to know Alli, the media attention somehow shifted the focus on the controversies that come with the FDA approval.

In order to understand why Alli was approved and the reason it has become quite popular, consumers must see how this product work to promote weight loss.

Manufactured by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, Alli is a variant of the obesity drug Orlistat. The company obtained the rights to manufacture a similar drug but of reduced strength. Another pharmaceutical giant Roche manufactured Xenical, a drug with the same trade name but buying it requires a prescription.

Because of its reduced strength, the FDA has allowed Alli to be sold over the counter. Obviously, this confirms that the diet pill is really safe. Again, caution should be taken since Alli formulation is not for pregnant or lactating mothers as well as people below 18 years old.

The active ingredients in Alli Diet Pills work by activating key enzymes in the stomach. These enzymes effectively break down fats into molecules that are easily absorbed by the body. Fats that are not absorbed are excreted from the body. Since Alli Pill is of reduced strength, taking it three times a day is recommended. Of course, users should refrain from eating a high-fat diet in order for Alli to do its job properly.

Alli Diet Pills start its action on the digestive tract where food is broken down and absorbed. With its mode of action being confined to the stomach region, there are no adverse effects like heart palpitations or disruptions in sleep pattern.

In order to achieve your weight loss goals, users should not rely on Alli alone. Its efficacy is actually enhanced by the right food intake and sufficient exercise.

People who have been struggling with weight issues should know that Alli is not a "miracle worker". In the first place, this diet pill is being marketed as a weigh loss supplement and not the treatment to obesity.

• Loose Bowel Movement
• Increased Flatulence
• Oily rectal discharge

The intensity or frequency of these side effects is reduced after some time. Users are also advised to take vitamins since many vitamins are fat-based and might not be absorbed as easily.