Why the Mechanism Matters for Your Weight Loss Success
How Orlistat Blocks Fat Absorption
Orlistat works through a scientifically proven mechanism that targets fat digestion in your digestive system. When you take an orlistat 120mg capsule with a meal containing fat, it inhibits lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fats. This means approximately one third of the fat you eat cannot be digested or absorbed into your body. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your system, effectively reducing the calories you absorb from dietary fat.
Why This Mechanism Makes Orlistat Effective
Understanding how orlistat works explains why it's clinically effective for weight loss. Unlike appetite suppressants that work in the brain, orlistat acts locally in your gut where fat digestion occurs. This targeted approach means you're physically preventing fat calories from entering your body rather than relying on willpower alone. The mechanism is the same whether you choose generic orlistat 120mg (£29.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10) or branded Xenical 120mg (£38.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10).
What to Expect When Orlistat Works
The mechanism of action means you may experience gastrointestinal effects, particularly if you eat high-fat meals. These effects are actually evidence that orlistat is working - the unabsorbed fat has to leave your body somehow. Keeping your meals low in fat (approximately 15g fat per meal) minimises these effects whilst maximising weight loss benefits. This is why orlistat works best alongside a structured lower-fat, reduced-calorie diet.
Choosing Between Generic Orlistat and Xenical
Both generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and work through exactly the same mechanism. The clinical effect is identical - both block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. The main difference is cost, with generic orlistat offering savings of around £9 per month compared to Xenical. At EverydayMeds, our 12-week supply of orlistat costs £86.39 with EDM10, whilst Xenical costs £116.09.
Order Your Orlistat Treatment Today
Now you understand how orlistat works to support weight loss, you can order with confidence. Our online clinical assessment takes just minutes, and if appropriate, our UK-licensed prescribers will issue your prescription. We offer next-day delivery across the UK, with all orders dispatched from our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order - the discount applies to both new and returning customers.
