21
Nov 08
Weight loss aid
Like Xenical (Orlistat), Alli is a diet pill which helps a person lose weight by reducing the amount of fat absorbed by the body. In digestive tract, the enzyme lipase acts on the fat in the food, breaking it down into smaller molecules which are absorbed by the body and stored as fat. Alli inhibits the action of lipase, preventing the fat in the food from being digested, as a result of which the body has to use the fat already stored for usually activities. However, Alli is only effective if combined with diet and exercise and is not recommended for used suffering from certain medical conditions like diabetes and gastrointestinal problems.