Does Alli Work?
Alli (pronounced Ally not Allie) is a relatively new over the counter diet pill that contains a small amount of a prescription drug called Orlistat. Right now, Alli is going through a huge marketing blitz. You can find it everywhere, Target, WalMart, essentially every store should be carrying Alli. Will Alli help you lose weight? Does Alli have any side effects?
Studies have shown that Alli will help you lose at least 1 pound per month. Not exactly a scientific breakthrough. For most people, cutting out soda pop will help you lose more weight than Alli.
The main and only ingredient in Alli is Orlistat. Orlistat prevents the absorption of fats from the diet, thus reducing caloric intake. It works by inhibiting an enzyme in the pancreas that is responsible for breaking down triglycerides in the intestine.
So where do these fats go??? That brings us to the side effects associated with Alli. If these oily fats aren’t absorbed, they are expelled when you go to the bathroom. In reality, the most common side effects are uncontrollable oily discharges. People are experiencing oily ‘leaks’ that make for really embarrassing public situations. The other side effects are just as embarrassing - including extreme gas / flatulents and uncontrollable urinary drips and leaks (incontinence).
Pros
- Blocks the absorption of fat
- Available everywhere
Cons
- Expensive
- No Money Back or Satisfaction Guarantee
- Poor Appetite Suppressant
- Terrible Side Effects
Customer Feedback
“It causes diarrhea if you eat greasy foods. Sometimes you will not make it to the bathroom.”
“And also, when you think you have gas, make sure you go to the bathroom & sit on the toilet b/c it may be oily. But as long as you do that, you should be okay.”
“Does ALLI have a garrentee return money back policy? I have been on this now for a month. i am not happy at all. I haven’t lost a pound or anything. In fact I’ve gained weight. and I have not even changed my eating habits. It’s the same. So this product in my mind does not work at all. how can I get my money back?”
“I can’t enjoy a steak meal once a week or so without having stomach cramps, and orange droplets in the toilet and on my clothes-even when I don’t take a pill with the meal. I guess I would rather try to lose weight without it.”
Conclusion
Oil Leaks are For Cars… Not For People!
Alli is a fat blocker - pure and simple. Are there other fat blockers available? You bet. Is blocking fat the only way to lose weight or the best way to lose weight? No. There are some amazing supplements available that contained Patented, FDA Approved ingredients. These supplements will give you better results than Alli, or Orlistat without the messy side effects.
A 50 day supply of Alli Retails for $175, but is available for $80 on Amazon or eBay.
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352" title="">January 23rd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I have been taking alli now for one month, I believe that in order to have success with Alli you need to follow the Booklets that come with the starter pack. When I started alli I changed my Diet, I followed the calorie intake that was show for my weight and hight located in the Companion for me i was 210 pounds at 5′4. It was 1800 calories and 16 grams of fat a meal.
i have not had one “treatment effect” in the month i have been taking it. I have lost a total of 30 pounds. That weight was all due to alli and their instructions to change the way i eat. The orange spots in the toilet is actually the fat alli is preventing from absorbing in the body.
If you are not the type of person who can count calories and cut out fried food. its not gonna work for you. But the book will teach you alot and once you see the first 20 pounds come off you get very motivated
377" title="">January 25th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I have tried this and I agree with every comment out there. The oliy leaks, the non flushable oily orange spots in the toliet, and the diarrhea make this product undesireable and costly. I haven’t lost a pound and its been 2 months of oliy embarrassment!
37058" title="">August 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I have been taking Alli for only 3 days….I am bloated, gassy and having insane diahrrhea, despite the fact that I am following the instructions and have completely changed my diet. I am throwing them out as soon as I get home from work today….that is, if I can efficiently cover the huge stain on the back of my pants from an, um, “oil leak”. Waste of money.