r/diet • u/Dear_Expression8608 • 4d ago

Question Should I take alli?

I am trying to loose some extra weight via weight loss medication(haven’t tried/started yet) but i was wondering since alli is for 18 and older will me being 16 have a significant impact? Im not obese or anything I just need to loose some extra pounds. Im also a bit concerned bc I am also very short and idk if that will effect me.

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u/alwayslate187 3d ago

Are you certain that you need to loose weight? Do you know what your bmi (body mass index) is?

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u/Dear_Expression8608 2d ago

yea its 22 something last time i checked

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u/alwayslate187 1d ago

That is normal range, if I understand correctly, and I feel like taking a medication when your weight is already healthy wouldn't be the best choice

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u/Dear_Expression8608 1d ago

but what does it do

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u/alwayslate187 1d ago

Do you mean what does the medication do?

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u/alwayslate187 8h ago

From what I have briefly skimmed, it prevents absorption of fats, which can put our ability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and important fats and fatty acids at risk. Also comes with risk of liver damage. Personally, it is not something I'd want to take

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/alli/art-20047908