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WHAT IS Orlistat
(Xenical®)?
Orlistat (Xenical®), a lipase inhibitor, works by preventing some of the fats in food from being absorbed in the intestines. When coupled with a low-calorie diet and exercise program, it promotes weight loss. Prescription Orlistat (Xenical®) is also used after weight loss to keep people from gaining back the weight they lost.
Orlistat (Xenical®):
The science
Orlistat (Xenical®) works by inhibiting gastric and pancreatic lipases, the enzymes that break down triglycerides in the intestine. Triglycerides are not absorbed and are eliminated via feces, resulting in a caloric deficit that promotes weight loss. Orlistat (Xenical®) also inhibits cancer cell proliferation. However, side effects of Orlistat (Xenical®), such as poor bioavailability, might hamper its use as an antitumor agent.
BENEFITS
Orlistat (Xenical®) blocks the enzymes that digest fat. It effectively lowers blood lipids, regulates blood pressure, and improves insulin sensitivity, which prevents the onset of type 2 diabetes and other blood sugar-related problems. Coupled with a low-calorie diet and exercise program, Orlistat (Xenical®) causes more weight loss than dietary modifications and exercise alone.
SIDE EFFECTS
Low Dose Naltrexone can cause dizziness, fainting, headaches, fatigue,
nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and bowel changes. See your physician if
you develop abdominal pain, vision changes, eye discomfort, depression,
mood changes, or ear buzzing.