Lose Weight with Over the Counter Alli

Alli is quickly finding its place in the world of diet pills as the one that’s the first been approved for over-the-counter use for real, true weight loss. A low-dose version of the prescription drug, Xenical (orlistat) which successfully assists obese people in lowering weight by suppressing the body’s ability to absorb fat in the intestines, Alli contains half the dosage of the active ingredient so its appropriate for use by the non-obese who have less weight to lose. Although Xenical is taken under a doctor’s care and requires adherence to a low-calorie, low-fat diet, Alli’s lower dosage and can help you lose a few pounds more than just dieting and exercise alone.  Here are some of the benefits of Alli:

• It blocks the absorption of some dietary fats to help you lose weight

• It may help jumpstart a weight-loss program which already includes diet and exercise

• Alli is FDA-approved to help with weight loss unlike most other diet pills

• The safety and efficacy of Alli’s active ingredient, which has been marketed as a prescription drug in the U.S. since 1999, is supported by more than 100 clinical studies

• More than 22 million people in 145 countries have used Orlistat safely

• The makers of Alli offer a comprehensive website complete with food journals, calorie counters, meal plans and shopping lists to support your weight loss

Some think Alli shouldn’t be sold without a prescription, since it can be misused and that the benefits of Alli aren’t likely to last in the long-term.  However, weight loss with Alli can be achieved and more so with diet and exercise.  You must remember though to be very careful to not exceed the maximum fat gram requirement with each meal to prevent unwanted side effects such as oily discharge.