The fine folks over at the fashion, sex, and celebrity blog Jezebel.com have assigned one of their contributors the task of trying out Alli to see if it is as bad as they think it will be.
The story is pretty amusing, even if it is mostly based on assumptions of an exploding ass 
You can check out their article here.
Andrew
In the article titled “New Diet Drug: Accidents May Happen” in the June 25th, 2007 issue of Newsweek and also available online here. The focus of the article seems to be directed at scaring people away from trying Alli or Xenical. The author makes several references to the gastrointestinal side effects of Alli without making too much mention that GlaxoSmithKline has gone out of their way to not present the drug as a “magic bullet for weight loss”. We all know that Alli can have nasty side effects If you eat meals high in fat. However if you do not eat meals high in fat, the chances of the side effects are greatly reduced to almost nil. Hopefully someone in the media will try the drug themselves and write an informed report about the experience and stop trying to shine negative light on a product which could help millions of people.
One of the best things about Alli/Xenical is that it teaches us HOW TO EAT. If there were no adverse side effects when you scarf down that entire pizza, than what would be the point? You would just keep eating the entire pizza and assuming that the Alli was going to “fix it”. It is just like any other drug. Cholesterol drugs for example have to be taken in conjunction with a complete lifestyle change. If you take a cholesterol blocking drug yet continue to eat meals which are terribly bad for your heart the cholesterol drugs are not going to prevent heart disease.
The media seems to be focused on the wrong side of the picture here.
Heres hoping someone actually writes an informed article about Alli.
Andrew
I have compiled the appropriate links for you to purchase Alli from amazon.com!
Alli Weight-Loss Aid, Orlistat 60mg Capsules, 60-Count Starter Pack
Alli Weight-Loss Aid, Orlistat 60mg Capsules, 90-Count Starter Pack
Alli Weight-Loss Aid, Orlistat 60mg Capsules, 120-Count Refill Pack
Let the revolution begin.
Andrew
Alli is officially available at retail today June 15th, 2007. Companies who sell pants and underwear are stocking up for the big first weekend
I wish everyone luck in their journey with Alli.
-Drew
