Alli Review

Alli Information
Alli is approved by the FDA and is said to be an over-the-counter alternative to prescription diet pills. There remains some controversy over its FDA approval but it still sells well as it promises the strength of a prescription diet pill in a non-prescription form. It is also called Orlistat and is basically a half-dose of the prescription drug Xenical. It is said to promote gradual weight loss, not particularly fast results and can have some rather messy side effects if the user isn’t careful.

How Alli Works
It works as a fat-blocker by cutting the amount of fat that the body absorbs. Estimates say it cuts 150-220 calories worth of fat or about a quarter of the fat consumed. As such, it is often used in addition to other diets or weight loss pills to help the person loose more fat.

Alli Side Effects, If Any
Because the blocked fat is excreted in the person’s stool, taking Alli may result in some unpleasant gastro-intestinal problems. These side effects may include oily feces and involuntary leakages. However, the side effects are minimized by eating low-fat foods (something you should already be doing, Alli just makes sure you know if you aren’t).

Also, it is recommended to take a multivitamin because Alli may prevent the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins.

Alli Reviews from Actual Consumers
Alli User Review & Comments
“This is the version that is over the counter and that does make a difference. Will it help you lose weight? Yes, it can but don't expect miracles. This is a much lower dosage than the prescription form and it won't let you drop 20 pounds immediately. But it CAN help. For example, the brochure states that if you would normally lose 5 pounds with diet and exercise, Alli could cause you to lose 2-3 more pounds, bringing the total to as much as 8 pounds WHILE EATING THE SAME FOODS and exercising the SAME amount. Why? Because it does reduce the amount of fat you absorb. Even so, you can STILL gain weight if you don't follow a sensible eating plan and get some exercise. This isn't a magic potion but an AID. If you are one of those people who would get excited by seeing an extra few pounds come off and if it would MOTIVATE you to stick to your diet, then I could see how Alli would be of benefit to you. On the other hand, you can also expect to have some discomfort if you cheat and eat high fat foods, including gas, loose stools, etc. I would think that could be enough to deter people from eating THOSE foods but apparently some people do cheat, anyway. The bottom line? If you are motivated, willing to make changes, get some exercise and committed to this plan, you will lose more weight than without taking the pill. Just don't expect miracles, but a nice, very slow but steady loss.”

Alli User Review & Comments
“I started taking Alli 3 days ago and today was the first time I noticed anything different happening with my body. First, I had to go to the bathroom really bad after eating breakfast & alli and there were floating drops of fat. Then, I cannot stop passing really nasty smelling gas, and I’m continuously afraid to pass gas for fear I will pass something more. However, seeing the fat come out kind of makes me happy. Fat is good for you, but I don’t mind sending a bit of it down the shute. This experiment is pretty cool so far. And it does make me watch what I eat a little more. But make sure you don’t just eat empty carbs now, you still need your complex carbs, your lean meat and your veggies and fruits. That’s my goal. I know this is kind of gross, but it’s an honest review from someone who is using this pill. I also checked out information about orlistat before starting. You should do it too. Especially pay attention to metabolism, interactions and adverse events.”