Alli
Alli burst onto the pharmacy shelves last year in a flurry of advertising. Previously only available on prescription, it was deemed safe through clinical research to allow a lower level of Orlistat to be sold if overseen by a pharmacy.
It’s suitable for people aged 18 or over with a body mass index of 28 or more and who are prepared to change their dietary habits.
Orlistat works by stopping fat in your diet from being absorbed, without being absorbed itself. This means that the fat passes from your body as part of your bowel movements. You need to eat a very low fat diet to prevent unwanted ‘accidents’ occurring.
Guidelines are to take one Alli capsule with each meal containing fat, up to three a day.
Price
From £30 for 42, £40 for 84.
Visit Lloyds Pharmacy, Garden Pharmacy and Chemist Direct to compare prices.
Adios
Adios helps control calorie intake when taken at meal times.
Lipobind
Like Alli, Lipobind reduces the amount of fat that your body absorbs from food. However, it uses a dried cactus extract rather than a pharmaceutically made drug to do this. It should be taken after meals.
Formoline 112
Formoline contains a fibre complex that binds to fat, so again it is not absorbed by the body. Two tablets should be taken twice a day with main meals along with at least 1/2 pint of water.
Zotrim
For people wanting to reduce their calorie intake and use a herbal supplement. Zotrim contains herbal ingredients to help with natural weight loss, leaving you feeling fuller for longer, and increases energy levels.
Biofirm
Biofirm is for cleansing and detoxing. It contains herbal extracts, flavonoids, prebiotics and fruit extracts. Take two tablets three times a day with food, and drink a minimum of 1.5 litres of water a day.
Conclusion
There are so many different slimming and dieting solutions, that one size doesn’t fit all. When taking supplements to lose weight, you should always remember that it’s part of a balanced diet and exercise plan.
All the above supplements can be bought from the websites listed in the Alli section, or try Superfit.co.uk or Slimming Solutions.
There are a lot of benefits to eating local, fresh food. It’s travelled less far, so has a smaller carbon footprint, and has had less chance to be exposed to fumes and chemicals en-route.
