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DEL.ICIO.USJust 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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By Michael Smith
June 20, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this
So in your first post you criticize them because “there is no focus on a healthy diet or exercise regime” and now you’re criticizing them for “promoting diet and exercise”? And then you go on to imply that they’re marketing this as a “magic pill”? You’re not making any sense.
If you actually go to the web page, they’re very up front about the side effects and about the fact that you have to commit to eating right and exercising regularly. This is supposed to be an AID for weight loss, not a replacement for diet and exercise. In fact, they say that if you’re not willing to put up with the side effects and make a real effort to lose weight, then you shouldn’t buy their product. Sounds pretty reasonable to me.
Obviously it’s a good idea to do some research before deciding to use a product like this (which is how I found this blog). I personally haven’t made up my mind about Alli yet, but I’m tempted to try it; the major concern for me is the potential vitamin deficiency, but the web site does specifically recommend taking a multivitamin “to ensure adequate absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene”.
An inaccurate and incoherent rant like yours really isn’t helpful to those of us who are actually trying to find out the facts and make an educated decision about this product.
By Shirley Holmes
June 20, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
Do you have any information or an opinion on Zantrex 3?
By Skeptic
June 21, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this
Yes, I’ve heard about this product. I also heard that it has been flying off the shelves. I wish people would avoid this type of thing and just eat right and exercise.