三個月前，在MSN聊天與在美國工作的朋友。 告訴她買了一個新的減重藥片， Alli。 她不是減重藥片風扇。 如此，什麼真正地說服她給Alli嘗試這次？ 我決定做一些研究對此。
發現Alli是由GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)製造的，一家主導的醫療保健公司與藥品寬股份單。 我的童年喜愛的飲料， Ribena由GSK也是完成。 命名Alli來自對幫助您的盟友或者夥伴的需要丟失重量。 詞Alli發音作為「盟友」這個案件。
什麼使Alli與其他減重產品和實際上關鍵原因I blog不同對此是那 Alli是拳頭和當前唯一的飲食藥物視為安全由將被賣的糧食與藥物管理局(糧食與藥物管理局)在櫃臺在美國 (沒有處方的需要)。 其他二種FDA-approved重量損失藥物當前在美國市場上是Xenical和Meridia，但兩個是仅可利用的以處方。alli另一臺關鍵微分器是它來以一個定製的計劃。 藥片來與起始者成套工具 要協助消費者當時在他們的飲食瞭解如何在家發現油脂和出去吃飯。 這個計劃被設計提供顧客支持成功以減重。
因為alli被賣在櫃臺， 它包含只半一樣許多有效成分Xenical. 是，您能安全地假設，它比當前暢銷的飲食藥物(是50%較不高效率可能只購買以處方)的Xenical。 Xenical (太知道作為Orlistat)是一種著名肥胖阻攔的藥物。
如果您想知道怎麼Alli運作，您這裡去： Alli必須採取與飯食. 它運作在禁止胰臟脂肪分解素旁邊，在肚腑劃分甘油三酸酯的酵素。 不用這酵素，甘油三酸酯從飲食防止被吸收和排泄不消化。 在外行期限， alli是幫助您的身體通過限制相當數量丟失重量飲食油脂它可能吸收，當吃時的一個肥胖預鍛模藥片。 被阻攔的油脂將自然地通過身體。
根據GSK， alli從消化被消耗的某些停止酵素油脂。 Alli在消化軌道和這獨特保留只運作消費者保險櫃從是共同的在其他飲食藥片產品例如活動過度和不安定性的副作用。 The company claims that with alli, one will lose about 50% more weight than with just dieting alone. In other words, if you could lose 10 pounds through dieting, you could lose 15 pounds with Alli.
As expected, some doctors are concerned about potential abuse of Alli, especially among youths. Yes, I hope that people will not abuse it by taking alli, followed by a couple of burgers, hot dogs and French fries - and hope miracle will happen.
What I like about GSK is that the company is being honest and upfront. You can watch the video above to judge yourself. The company has marketed Alli as part of the weight loss program rather than just a magic pill. The company does not want people to try Alli for the sake of trying. It wants the dieters to be committed to a low fat diet with exercise plan. In fact, the tag line used by the company - “If you have the will, we have the power.”
One cannot be passive about using Alli. Instead, from the way the company puts in, it obligates the consumer to take an active part in the weight loss process. It is selling a program, and not just pills. The company is bold enough to make the statement - “If you are not committed to limiting your fat intake and calories as part of the program, then you should not buy alli. Not right now.”
It is important to be aware of the potential side effects. The company emphasizes that people should only take Alli when eating 15 grams of fat at each meal. A higher fat consumption could lead to gastrointestinal issues. Loose or more frequent stools, an urgent need to go to the bathroom or gas with an oily discharge are the main “side effects”. Therefore, the company recommends that people wear dark pants or bring a change of clothes to work until they adjust to the drug. Sounds like a joke, but that official statement was issued in serious note. Again, it is good that the company has been upfront about it. Come to think about it, I guess this bowel movement side effect will remind the dieters to curb their appetites.
GSK plans to sell product in Europe, under a different name, in 2008. It also plans to submit Alli for regulatory approval in Canada, Latin America, China, Australia and New Zealand before the end of 2007. As for Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, no confirmed news yet.
Given a choice, I still think that losing weight without any drug aids is a better choice. But, for obese people, alli will be a great tool simply because it is a legitimate drug which has been tested and evaluated by a well known company, GlaxoSmithKline. It is not produced by the typical fly by night company (like the breast enhancement cream or penis enlargement magic capsules).
In short, alli is not just another weight loss product. It is part of a weight loss program for overweight people, not for everyone looking for a quick fix. Alli requires a commitment to living your life a new way as you learn to change your eating and activity habit.
Alli will be helpful, but it is not the answer. The answer is still your commitment. For those who want to give alli a try, alli is sold in these packages (available in Amazon), ranging between about $40 to $65:
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Reggie // Oct 10, 2007 at 1:54 am
Hello Mun, how you doing? Thanks for providing such useful information on diet pills. Just like you, I am a believer of losing weight “naturally” - dieting and exercising. Even though Alli has a good selling point that emphasizes their product as to be the side-kick of good diet and frequent exercise sessions, the side effects - feeling gasy and multiple trips to the bathroom, are just too unpredictable for anybody. Just out of curiosity, where do you find all these information, not just on Alli, but other sceientific facts and topics that are related to the diet pill? Good job on your research! I am very impressed. Looks like I got someone to look up to and learn.
- Reggie
Elvina // Oct 10, 2007 at 1:25 pm
I used to take Xenical last time whenever I eat oily stuff. It was effective but it made my tummy bloated. So now I just stick to proper dieting and exercising which helps me to maintain my current weight for almost 2 years now =)
Mun // Oct 12, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Hi Reggie,
Normally, I spent numerous hours in doing research on the Net before I wrote articles here.
Hi Elvina, that should be the way - exercising with good diet control. Glad you discovered it too…
Nikki // May 27, 2008 at 12:29 am
My name is Nikki and I work for the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting accurate, science-based information about dietary supplements.
I don’t know if you are aware of this, but GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Alli, has also petitioned the FDA to treat weight loss claims as disease claims, which many in the dietary supplement industry view as an attack on competing supplement products.
Bev // May 28, 2008 at 10:28 am
Thanks for this blog, though I can’t believe you’d say something like “What I like about GSK is that the company is being honest and upfront.” I seriously doubt that a company like Glaxo is ever honest or upfront about anything.
Look around the web a bit and you’ll read about lots of other unreported dangers & side effects from this pill…and let’s not forget this is a company that covered up findings about paxil and avandia. I’m sure if there was a way they could have gotten away with not reporting certain (*ahem*) embarrassing side effects, they would have. I’ve also heard that they basically own the FDA, so the comment above about the FDA doesn’t surprise me.
I’ve been struggling with my weight for years, but I’ll stick with exercise and sensible eating (or at least trying). Glaxo already gets enough of my family’s money from their other products.