The Facts on The Alli Weight Loss Pill

We're all looking for the perfect pill to help make us thin.  Is Alli the miracle we're looking for?

Well, first of all Alli is FDA approved and you can buy it over the counter at your favorite drug store.

Alli is a half dose of the prescription drug Xenical and has an active ingredient called orlistat. 

But will it deliver the results we're looking for?

Alli works by preventing your body from digesting about 25% of the fat that you consume in your foods.   One problem though.  Alli requires you to limit your intake of calories from fat or eat foods that have no more than 30% of calories from fat.  That roughly means that each meal should not contain any more than 15 grams of fat. 

If you don't do this or eat too much fat, Alli can produce a few gastro-intestinal side effects such as diarrhea, gas with oily discharge and possibly incontinence.  If you think about it, it's a kind of conditioning to help you learn to eat less fat, however diarrhea, gas and discharging may be a high price to pay if you happen to eat more fat than is desirable.    

The positive thing about Alli is it may help you to choose a healthier lifestyle and change the way you choose the foods you eat because you will quickly learn to avoid foods that won't sit well. 

The Alli Kit comes with a Welcome Guide, a Daily Journal, and a Calorie and Fat Counter. You can also go online to the Alli Website and get  your Alli  "myalliplan" which is an online, customized action plan tailor made for each individual.

Because the drug is still fairly new, there's not a lot of compelling or convincing testimonials just yet and many experts are not overwhelmed with its success, but it still may be too early to tell.

The price of Alli is a little steep about $1 to $2 dollars a day or $30-$60 a month. 

Alli is considered safe for long term use however anyone taking this drug should consult a physician first.  Particularly if you have diabetes, thyroid disease or are on blood thinners.  Also Alli can cause the loss of vitamins such as A, D, E and K so make sure you take a multi-vitamin to supplement.