Alli is the only over-the-counter available weight loss pill that actually has FDA approval. So what makes Alli different? Read on to find out.

Alli (pronounced ‘ally’, not ‘alley’) is a 60mg Orlistat capsule. It improves your weight loss results by as much as 50%. Alli works on the digestive system, unlike some of the more dangerous weight loss pills out there. In a one year study, Alli was shown to have decreased the body mass of 35.5% to 54.8% of the participants by 5% or more. Between 16.4% and 24.8% of those lost more than 10% of their body mass as well as reduced the risks of their developing type 2 diabetes.

Alli works by blocking 25% of the fat from the food you eat from being absorbed into your body. That doesn’t mean you can eat anything you like though. Alli has side effects, and they might actually help you lose more weight.

Normally, enzymes break down the fats and turn them into calories, but Alli prevents that from happening and thus the excess fats are expelled from the body. The higher your fat intake, the more likely will you experience bowel problems because of the amount of fat present in your stool. This might lead to gas with an oily discharge, loose stools, and bowel incontinence.

Embarrassing right? All the more reason, to avoid eating food high in fats. Alli encourages you to stick to the diet plan, because giving in to temptation might make you regret it a lot sooner than you think. It also means that Alli must always be used in conjunction with a diet plan. It can increase the results by up to 50%, but only if you do your part. Stick to meals that keep you within the recommended 15g of fat per meal, and you’ll have better results and less chances of getting side effects.

Alli is safe and tested. A cut from the rest of the largely unsubstantiated claims of other over-the-counter weight loss pills out there. But you can’t just take Alli on its own – you have to commit yourself to it. Change your eating habits, and get results to finally getting to a healthier lifestyle. Talk to your doctor, dietician or pharmacist before deciding if Alli is the best course for you.