Why Orlistat's Mechanism Makes It Worth Buying
How Orlistat's Daily Dose Mechanism Works
Orlistat's effectiveness comes from its precise mechanism of action. Each 120mg capsule contains orlistat, a lipase inhibitor that works locally in your digestive system. When you take your daily dose of three capsules with meals, orlistat blocks the lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. This prevents approximately one third of the fat you eat from being digested and absorbed into your body. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system and is eliminated from your body.
Why the Standard Daily Dose is Three Capsules
The recommended orlistat dose is one 120mg capsule three times daily, taken with each main meal containing fat. This dosing schedule ensures consistent fat-blocking action throughout the day whenever you eat. Each capsule should be taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after a meal. If you miss a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can skip that dose. At EverydayMeds, our 84-capsule pack (£32.99, or £29.69 with EDM10) provides exactly 4 weeks of treatment at the standard daily dose.
The Science Behind Fat Blocking
Orlistat works by inhibiting pancreatic and gastric lipases - the enzymes that break down triglycerides in your intestine. Without these enzymes functioning fully, approximately one third of dietary fat cannot be broken down into absorbable fatty acids and monoglycerides. This undigested fat is eliminated from your body, reducing the calories absorbed from your meals. Unlike appetite suppressants that work in your brain, orlistat acts locally in your gut and is not significantly absorbed into your bloodstream.
Orlistat vs Xenical - Same Mechanism, Different Prices
Both orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg work through the identical mechanism - they contain the same active ingredient at the same dose. The difference is price. Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 4 weeks at EverydayMeds (£29.69 with EDM10), while branded Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Both block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption through lipase inhibition. Choose generic orlistat for the most cost-effective option, or Xenical if you prefer the branded version.
Order Your Orlistat Prescription Online Today
Now you understand how orlistat's daily dose mechanism blocks fat absorption, you can order with confidence. Complete our online clinical assessment to have your suitability reviewed by a UK-licensed prescriber. If approved, we'll dispense your prescription from our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and deliver discreetly to your address with next-day delivery available. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Start your orlistat treatment today and put this proven fat-blocking mechanism to work for your weight management goals.
