Xenical Diet and Weight Loss
Pill (Orlistat)
What is Xenical?
Xenical is a prescription only diet and weight loss pill, designed for
dieters with serious obesity problems whose weight loss progress can be
monitored by their doctor.
Reduces Fat Absorption
Xenical contains orlistat, a new type of diet drug. Unlike other diet
and weight loss pills, Xenical, a lipase-inhibitor, works in the intestinal
tract and causes excess fat to be excreted instead of digested. The makers
of Xenical claim that it reduces the amount of fat that can be absorbed
into the bloodstream by up to thirty percent. This corresponds to about
600 calories a day, which should lead to a weight loss of about 1 pound
a week.
However, because this excess fat goes
straight through the body, dieters are advised to eat a low-fat diet
otherwise they can get diarrhea.
Drawbacks of Diet Pills
Like many diet and weight loss pills, Xenical is designed for seriously
obese people under medical supervision. In such cases, Xenical may be
an effective short-term treatment. However no diet or weight loss pill
can help a dieter to modify their eating habits or teach them good exercise
habits - two things that are essential for long-term weight management.
Drawbacks of Xenical
The known side-effects of Xenical include:
- Diarrhea
- Anal leakage
- Flatulence
- Bowel pain.
In addition, there has been some concern
in the US that Xenical may increase the risk of breast cancer.
Weight Loss Diet or Weight Loss Pill?
A balanced diet plan and exercise program is always your best option.
If you are seriously obese and want to learn more about diet pills like
Xenical, ask your doctor. But ask about all the side-effects before
you start.
A Note about Healthy Weight Control
Fad diets, unbalanced diets, diet pills, diet supplements, weight loss
surgery and other short term weight loss methods are not recommended for
permanent weight control. The best way to lose excess fat and maintain
a healthy weight in the long term is to follow a balanced calorie-controlled
diet (that improves your eating habits) and take regular aerobic exercise.
An excellent option is Anne Collins
Weight Loss Program
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