Fat Binding Tablets

What are fat binders?

Fat binders are over-the-counter diet pills which aim to reduce the fat content of typical meals by up to 30%.

This can have a dramatic effect on daily calorie intake, with a number of clinical studies showing that a 30% fat reduction equates to around a 150 kcal saving per meal.

Of course when taken regularly, fat binders can lead to notable weight loss with no additional changes to diet or exercise levels. However, it is important to understand that while there are a number of fat binders available, they do not all work in the same way. Read the rest of this entry

Is Alli Dangerous?

What is Alli?

Alli is a fat burner that uses its main ingredient Orlistat to block the fat that is broken down by enzymes from food. Much of this fat will be naturally passed through the body without being digested.

Alli is currently the only weight loss drug that has been approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sale.

You may think that being approved by the FDA means that Alli is safe for use with no side effects yet this is not the full truth. In fact Alli has many messy and sometimes dangerous side effects. Read the rest of this entry

Lipobind review - does Lipobind work?

What is Lipobind?

According to the manufacturer, Lipobind is a fat binding diet pill which cuts a percentage of fat from regular meals.

Lipobind has been a long time feature in the line up of diet pills available at Boots, and is manufactured by Goldshield who are also behind the seaweed based appetite suppressant Appesat.

In addition to Boots, Lipobind is also available online from reputable stores such as Evolution Slimming for around £24.99. Read the rest of this entry

Does Formoline Work?

What is Formoline L112?

Formoline L112 is a relatively low profile diet pill which is available to buy in most supermarkets and certain pharmacies.

The manufacturer behind the product claim that Formoline L112 is an effective fat binder that can reduce the amount of dietary fat you naturally consume.

So how does Formoline work?

The science behind Formoline L112 appears at first glance to be pretty impressive, which is only sadly let down by a lack of clinical proof. Read the rest of this entry

Orlistat side effects

What is Orlistat?

Orlistat is the main ingredient found in the successful Alli diet pill, and its stronger prescription only variant, Xenical. However, Orlistat is now under investigation due to circulating reports of liver damage and other potentially fatal side effects.

Orlistat acts as a fat blocker, preventing around 28% of dietary fats from being absorbed by the body. Since the release of the commercially branded "Alli" back in April 09, Orlistat, in its various guises, has become one of the fastest selling weight loss drugs in the world. Read the rest of this entry