Introduction
When it comes to diet weight loss pills, a prescription called Xenical has been a common choice for many doctors across the nation. Xenical was reformulated to produce the Alli diet pill. With less of the active ingredients of Xenical per dose, Alli has become an FDA-approved over the counter choice for dieters.
Pill
The Alli diet revolves around an over the counter pill. This pill is designed to help dieters lose more weight by blocking the absorption of up to 25 percent of the fat consumed. Alli performs this by attaching to specific enzymes in the digestive system that break down fat. By attaching to the enzymes, they are temporarily unable to operate. According to the director of the Center of Obesity Research and Education at Temple University, Gary Foster, MD, Alli is designed to help dieters lose 50 percent more weight than with diet and exercise alone. However, the same amount of effort must be applied to be successful.
Diet Plan
Accompanying this over the counter product is a diet plan, outlined in a pamphlet called, "Are You Losing It? Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind." This pamphlet outlines a low calorie, low fat diet to be used in conjunction with the Alli pill. It also offers suggestions for toning and aerobic exercises to augment the diet routine. This pamphlet is combined with online resources (grocery shopping lists, menus and an online community) called "myalliplan" to help the dieter get the most success out of the Alli program.
Warnings
The Alli diet plan comes with a unique set of side effects that can occur when the diet plan is not followed correctly. The Alli website refers to these side effects as "treatment effects." When too much fat is consumed at one time, the body may react by passing the excess fat as an oily discharge. This discharge can be accompanied by a loss of bowel control and can result in an accident before being able to reach a restroom. As long as the diet plan is followed, the chances of experiencing a treatment effect is small. Other side effects of the Alli diet pill may include flatulence and deficiencies in fat soluble vitamins.
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