While there has been much media coverage about the FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) approval of Alli for over the counter sale in the US (with many other countries expected to follow the FDA's lead, many people are starting to ask what exactly makes Alli different from other products on the market? Why is it being promoted so heavily?



As the number of obese people continues to grown on a worldwide basis, the slimming market is becoming more and more competitive. While many of the products on the market do not deliver what they promise, there are many which do, but at a price - whether surgery or treatment with uncomfortable side effects.

Why choose Alli?

Unlike many products currently on the market, Alli slimming pills only work in the digestive tract, which is the area where your body absorbs various aspects of the food which you eat. By only acting in this area, there are no side effects to for example your heart rate, brain activity, sleep patterns, nerves or your body clock.

The active ingredients in the pill allows you to control the production of enzymes in the intestine which are used to breakdown and convert food into fatty acids. By reducing the level of the enzyme in the intestine it is possible to directly reduce the amount of fatty acids absorbed. After the enzymes have absorbed as much material as possible, the remaining food elements are excreted as pure fat.

While many other weight loss products require medical supervision and medical advice, Alli has been proven to be safe and reliable, having been developed from a reduced dosage of the earlier prescription weight loss drug Orlistat. Clinical trials have shown the immediate impact upon the body mass index as soon as treatment begins, and while there are mild side effects, these are fully controllable.

Another vital benefit of Alli is the fact that the treatment only targets the fat content of food, and the absorption of fatty acids. Due to the direct influence on the level of a particular enzyme in the intestine, other food content such as carbohydrates and proteins will be untouched, and the levels absorbed not effected by taking Alli pills. This is a direct contradiction to many other slimming products which can suppress the intake of all food, thereby robbing the body not only of fatty content, but also vital carbohydrates and proteins - thereby directly effecting the person ability to work, exercise, etc.

Conclusion

Alli is currently the only FDA approved slimming drug on offer without prescription, and as such is sure to be a hit worldwide in due course. The treatment has undergone many clinical trials, which have all highlighted the impact upon the user, and the small controllable side effects.

Millions of dollars have been invested into the treatment, and the specific nature of the medication allows the remainder of the digestive and body functions to carry on as normal. This is perhaps the most vital of the attractions of Alli, in an industry which has long fought against “miracle cures” which have often failed to deliver. FDA approval of this type of product is very rare, and you can guarantee that the treatment has undergone some of the most stringent tests available.