Does Alli work if you don't eat a lot of fat? Understanding the mechanism
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Alli (orlistat) works by blocking the absorption of about 25% of the dietary fat you consume. This critical mechanism means that if a meal contains little to no fat, the medication will have no effect. Thus, the question, "Does Alli work if you don't eat a lot of fat?" is central to understanding its proper use and limitations.
