Added on 28/01/10
According to new research, Xenical (orlistat) is as effective for losing weight, as it is to undergo a low carbohydrate diet.
In effect, people who took Xenical (orlistat) were found to lose almost if not as much weight, than those who had simply reduced their carbohydrate intake. The research was part of an ongoing study that has been published in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine. Essentially, experts were able to learn firsthand, that people who were already taking the drug alongside a low fat diet, were able to achieve similar results, to subjects who undertook a low carb diet.
146 subjects were studied in all and the average age was 52 years. In addition to this, the average body mass index of 39.3. two groups were formed and they were either requested to reduce their intake of carbohydrates to 20g per day or to begin a course of 120mg Xenical diet pills three times a day for 30 days, whilst limiting the fat in their diets. They were also asked to monitor their calorie and cholesterol consumptions.
The study lasted for 48 weeks. The larger majority of those that lost weight, did it within the first 12-24 weeks. Those that reached their maximum goal weight, achieved this on average, at around 24 – 36 weeks.
whilst the low carb/fat diet was equally as effective for weight loss, the study appeared to indicate that Xenical had the potential to match the results. However, experts did conclude that low carb diets were more effective at lowering blood pressure.
It is however, crucial that we consider that based on the study, those who took Xenical, experienced higher levels, of more serious side effects than those taking a low carb diet. This would appear to prove that is vital to maintain a healthy diet and take regular exercise, when taking any form of weight loss medication. This will bring the dual benefit of weight loss, and a reduction in side effects.
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