The Science Behind Fat Blocking - Why It Works
How Orlistat Blocks Fat Absorption
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system. These enzymes are responsible for breaking down dietary fat so it can be absorbed into your bloodstream. When you take orlistat 120mg with a meal, it blocks approximately one third of the fat from being digested and absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, effectively reducing the calories you absorb from fatty foods.
Why This Mechanism Matters for Weight Management
Unlike appetite suppressants that affect your brain, orlistat works locally in your gut. This targeted approach means you're physically absorbing fewer calories from the fat in your meals. Since fat contains 9 calories per gram (more than twice that of carbohydrates or protein), blocking approximately one third of fat absorption can significantly reduce your overall calorie intake. Generic orlistat 120mg costs just £29.69 for a month's supply with code EDM10, while branded Xenical costs £38.69.
The Difference Between Orlistat, Xenical and Alli
All three products contain the same active ingredient - orlistat. Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg are prescription-strength and identical in effect, with Xenical being the branded version. Both block approximately one third of dietary fat when taken three times daily with meals. Alli contains 60mg orlistat (half the prescription dose) and blocks a smaller proportion of fat absorption. The 120mg prescription strength offers maximum fat-blocking potential under medical supervision.
What to Expect When Orlistat Works
The fat-blocking mechanism means unabsorbed fat must leave your body naturally. This can cause oily stools, urgent bowel movements, or oily spotting - these are actually signs the medication is working. Keeping each meal to around 15g fat (roughly 30% of calories from fat) significantly reduces these effects while maintaining orlistat's weight management benefits. Most patients adapt within the first few weeks as they establish their lower-fat eating pattern.
Clinical Proof This Mechanism Works
Orlistat's fat-blocking mechanism has been extensively studied and proven effective in clinical trials. The MHRA approved orlistat based on this evidence, recognising its role in weight management alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Studies consistently show that blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption leads to meaningful weight reduction when combined with appropriate lifestyle changes. This isn't just theory - it's clinically-validated science.
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