Orlistat promotes weight loss by decreasing the amount of dietary fat absorbed in your intestines. Lipase is an enzyme found in the digestive tract. It’s role is to help break down dietary fat into smaller parts, so it can be used or stored for energy. Orlistat blocks the work of lipase. When you take the drug with a meal, about 25% of the fat you eat isn’t broken down. A typical dose is 3 tablets a day. These should be taken ahead of any meal that contains fatty foods.
Orlistat can be an effective tool for weight loss for those who are struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. In addition to the medication, our Doctors will give advice on diet, movement and mindset.
