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Pill Poppers.(weight loss pills safety and health aspects)(Brief article)
Byline: CARA LITKE
Alli, the first FDA-approved weight-loss pill for use without a prescription, came out last June to much acclaimalready, more than 2 million starter packs have been sold. Alli works by blocking the absorption of a quarter of the fat in all ingested foods. The fat passes through the body and can cause side effects such as frequent bowel movements. Although it was designed for clinically overweight people, the pill also seems to appeal to women with just a few pounds to lose. (A spokesperson for the company says, "Alli was tested and found to be effective in people with a BMI of 25 and higher, helping them lose excess weight.") Louis Aronne, an obesity specialist at Cornell University's Weill Medical College, says, "This is a very safe medicine; there's no reason to assume that it would pose a health risk for women with a BMI of less than 25." We talked to women in the fashion and beauty world who have taken Alli to drop a size or two.
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