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Monday, June 18, 2007
Just a Reminder about Alli (latest weight loss promise)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last week I told you I was going to give you advice about post-workout meals. Well, because of the gravity of the situation, I have to change my mind. I will get back to the topic in time.
Today though, I want to remind you of a warning about the latest weight loss drug that promises to be “the answer” to weight loss failures. This new drug is called Alli and I wrote about it back in February (thus, this is the reminder). Here’s the related link- Alli, the Name Sounds Safe, but Is It?
By reading the previously blog, you will be reminded of the major side-effects associated to the drug (e.g. anal leakage to give you a brief graphic reminder). Just like all weight loss drugs of the past, moderate to severe consequences are always associated. Of course, they don’t tell you this up front. The manufacturer of the product has nothing bad to say. What saddens me, is that Alli is getting “good reviews” like it was the latest movie that just came out.
Years later though, you’ll see special reports about how the drug is ineffective and harmful. Once again, no different than the drugs of the past.
My warning this time to you is that the makers of Alli has created a book for you about diet and exercise. They give you exercises and recipes, which rivals that of most other pathetic exercise and diets books. My question is this. If they are promoting diet and exercise, shouldn’t they advice doing this without the use of the product? Seriously, isn’t going on a proper diet and exercise program the idea anyway?
The reason why they do this is to simply market the product. They have already extended their sales of the product by a prescription only form known as Xenical. Now, they must do something different in order to sell it again. Which means, they are not interested in doing the right thing.
To be honest, I can’t hold anything against them as I believe in capitalism. However, I also am a believer in free speech and will stop at nothing to warn you that this product does not deserve the positive attention it is getting. What I don’t like is that not enough coverage is being made about the harmful effects of the product. Just like its predecessors, it is not a Magic Pill.
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