Listen to your body
You've probably heard about the treatment effects that some alli users experience. These bowel related changes (or GI-related effects) can happen, especially during the first few weeks that you use alli. While you want to avoid treatment effects, it's even more important to learn how to avoid the behaviors that lead to them.
A signal to you
alli blocks 25% of the fat you eat from being absorbed, and the fat that isn't absorbed is harmlessly passed through your bowels. As a result, you may experience some bowel changes during the first few weeks of use. These treatment effects are most likely to occur after taking an alli capsule and eating a meal containing more than 15 grams of fat. Staying below your fat threshold lowers the chance of these treatment effects. If you do experience a treatment effect, it may be because you've gone beyond your target. It's helpful to think of these effects as reminders from your body that you need to stick to lower-fat foods.
Preparing for your program
You can also help manage treatment effects by transitioning to a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet in the days before taking your first alli capsule. Start by setting a date, and making meal plans. We recommend that you take at least 3 days to focus on your new diet before you begin taking alli capsules. By trimming fat from your diet, you give both your mind and body a chance to adjust to this healthy new way of eating.
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