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Suggest About Alli Program

Good morning. I am not seeing a specific physician at this time, however, i began to use the Alli program. I will be seeing a new physician soon. What do you think of the Alli program? With all of the new news on the product, should I wait until I see a doctor to begin the program?
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query.
Alli contains orlistat. This decreases the absorption of the fats and oild in the diet. As you might know, fats and oils are loaded with calories more than double the calories in carbs and proteins. Each gram of fats and oils have 9 Calories where as each gram of carbohydrates and proteins have only 4.
This way with Alli one can cut down on the calories absorbed into the body and a reduction of 7700 calorie is equal to loss of 1 kg fat.
Unless you have other health issues, there is no need to see a doctor to start the program. There is a possibility that you may run into deficiency of fat soluble vitamins, so you may have to take additional quantities.
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Dr Noble zachariah
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Suggest About Alli Program

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query. Alli contains orlistat. This decreases the absorption of the fats and oild in the diet. As you might know, fats and oils are loaded with calories more than double the calories in carbs and proteins. Each gram of fats and oils have 9 Calories where as each gram of carbohydrates and proteins have only 4. This way with Alli one can cut down on the calories absorbed into the body and a reduction of 7700 calorie is equal to loss of 1 kg fat. Unless you have other health issues, there is no need to see a doctor to start the program. There is a possibility that you may run into deficiency of fat soluble vitamins, so you may have to take additional quantities. Take Care Dr Noble zachariah