ALLI

Alli works similar to Meridia (meaning it prevents absorpbtion of fat - however the drugs work in different locations in the gut.) Note - Alli is NOT an appetite suppressant. Below is an excerpt from the website (www.myalli.com):

alli in the body

You're probably curious about what alli™ does in your body.

The active ingredient in alli attaches to some of the natural enzymes in the digestive system, preventing them from breaking down about a quarter of the fat you eat. Undigested fat cannot be absorbed and passes through the body naturally. The excess fat is not harmful. In fact, you may recognize it in the toilet as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza.


Ewww... anyways, I did research on this when I heard it first came out, however I already eat a diet very low in fat, thus this drug would probably not have that much impact on me. The side effects for people who do splurge and eat a high fat meal will probably not be pretty, and in the long run might end up in some vitamin/mineral deficiencies.

I can see the benefit of using this drug for folks who are just getting started and can't quite let go of the deep-fried stuff - I bet after a couple of rounds in the loo after a big fatty meal, either the drug or the fatty food will go! LOL.

i heard alli can bring about really really serious side effects. like one minute your all in white, and the next its brown. if you catch my drift.
its sorta like your on heavy duty laxatives.

I live in Canada I'm not sure they are selling it here yet, but I did check out the website it looks worth a try is it very expensive ?

I was wondering about this Alli, bc my doctor gave me Xenical and its suppose to be almost the same that was a few years ago I never took it. but it seems if you dont follow the guidelines you will mess your clothes with this. I wouldnt recommend it to a busy person on the go!

I had a friend that did it. It worked really well for her, and she followed the diet really closely. She did say though that some of the side effects as in bodily functions were very unpleasant, but she lost a good amount of weight. I guess it is kind of a trade off...I dunno.

here's the problem with Alli.

1st, it binds to digested fats, which means when you eat food, what ever fat is in there, a percentage of it is bound up and is treaded like non-digestible fiber in the body, and is shed through the bowels without being broken down. That's fine BUT that means that you can't track your calories correctly because you aren't using all of them, AND it does nothing for carbohydrates or proteins.

2nd, the ALLI website itself puts you on a calorie restrictive diet. OF COURSE you're going to lose weight if you're on a calorie restrictive diet, whether you block fats or not. Why do you need to play with your body chemistry and introduce foreign substances if you're going to do a calorie restrictive diet anyway.

3rd, the body NEEDS a certain amount of fats. Some fats aid in the absorption of vitamins, and FAT is a primary fuel source for the brain (that's why they call fish brain food, high in omega 3 fatty acids). You limit your fat intake too much, and you can feel sluggish, and your skin and some organs suffer.

4th, there is a high risk of anal leakage and yellowish discharge at any time. I don't think ANYONE likes the sound of that.

I'm pretty sure that sums it up quite nicely. Is it dangerous? Technically, not really, but it doesn't really do all that much, it's more a mental game they play then a real weight loss aid.

I'll say it again guys, THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL!