Obesity is a serious health problem in the US. It increases a person’s risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, stroke and type II diabetes.
Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in people that are obese. The condition is characterized by periods of breathing cessation during sleep. It is often accompanied by loud snoring. It causes daytime sleepiness and low blood oxygen levels that can lead to other health problems.
There is a strong association between obesity and certain kinds of cancer. According to a study published in 2008, 90-95% of all cancer cases are caused by lifestyle and/or environmental factors. Only 5-10% of cases are due to genetics. Diet and obesity is estimated to account for 30-35% of all cases.
There is an increased risk of osteoporosis and arthritis among people who are obese, because of increased stress on the joints. On average, people with a BMI above 30 have a reduced life expectancy.
If the Alli diet pill helps people to lose weight, the health benefits should outweigh any risk of use. But because it is a drug, it is important to understand the side effects.
The most common side effect is referred to by the company as a treatment effect. Oily, loose stools and excess flatulence will typically be experienced during the first few weeks of treatment.
The effect is due to the drug’s method of action. It works to prevent the absorption of fat from the meals that a person eats. Since the fats pass through the digestive system unchanged, they cause a change in the stool.
The effects of the Alli diet pill are very similar to those experienced by people who suddenly switch from a low fat to a high fat diet. Dietary fats have a tendency to cause looser stools and more frequent bowel movements. The digestive system eventually becomes accustomed to either type of diet and stool consistency stabilizes.
After taking the pills for a while, people start to realize how much fat they can consume without suffering the ill effects. They may lose even more weight, just because they pay attention to what they eat.
If you decide to take the Alli diet pill, you should also take a nutritional supplement containing the vitamins A, D, E and K. Those nutrients belong to the group known as “fat soluble”. By inhibiting the absorption of fats from foods, the pills will also inhibit the absorption of those nutrients. The vitamin supplement should be taken once a day at bedtime in order to ensure absorption.
If you are taking any prescription drugs or you have existing health problems, other than being overweight or obese, you should consult your doctor before taking the Alli diet pill. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and report any adverse effects, other than the loose stools, to your doctor.