Over the last few days Alli has received record numbers of column inches in the press, masses of internet sites appearing about the treatment and a general feel good factor among the many sufferers of obesity, but what far reaching effects might Alli have? 

Delving Deeper Into Obesity And The Power Of Alli Tablets

As you would expect from the early days of any new treatment, much of the media coverage has centred on the immediate impact, i.e the potential for weight loss among the many sufferers of obesity.  To many the beauty of Alli is the fact that the treatment is available “over the counter” and has the potential to make an immediate impact upon the user - without any surgical procedures and little real discomfort.  As time goes by and the treatment becomes a way of life for many, it is only then that we may actually see what could be a far reaching positive impact on many other health problems.

Throughout the medical world it is well known that obesity is directly linked  to a vast array of other illnesses, and indirectly linked to many more.  What if Alli were to break this cycle? Reduce the knock on effect to other illnesses? Then we would a major treatment which could potentially save the governments of the world literally billions of dollars on healthcare spending - a cost to the state which has been growing strongly for some years.

So how can Alli help other conditions?

To see the possible impact Alli may have in other areas of society, let us take a look at the medical conditions which have a direct link to obesity, conditions which include :-

Heart attacks

It is a common known fact that the higher a persons BMI (Body Mass Index) the more likelihood of heart problems in the future.  It is the extra weight which places undue pressure on the heart, which needs to pump more and more blood around the body.  Coupled with a lack of exercise the heart muscles can wear out resulting in a possible fatal heart attack.

Diabetes

The link between diabetes and obesity is again a strong one, although one which could be broken with the help of a treatment such as Alli.  Changes to the body  due to excess weight have been proven to attract and assist in the development of diabetes, which can be a very uncomfortable and possibly life threatening illness if not dasgnosed early.

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is perhaps one of the most distressing conditions which anyone could have the misfortune to encounter.  This wasting illness has a terrible effect on the brain rendering once active people into a dark world of their own.   This world bears little resemblance to the real world, and it is very common for suffers not to recognise or remember their siblings or other close family and friends.  A person who is over weight at 60 years old is twice as likely to develop the condition by the time they are 75 years old.

Recent research has forecast that the number of Alzheimer suffers in the UK alone will rise to 500,000 over the next 15 - 20 years, and to over 1 million over the next 50 years.  Imagine the impact of Alli if it were even to assist in a 10 - 25 percent reduction in the figures.  The standard of life for so many would be greatly enhanced and the savings to the health services around the world would be absolutely enormous!

Obesity During Pregnancy

This is perhaps one of the less surprising findings from recent research, the fact that mothers who suffer from obesity before and during pregnancy are more likely to pass the condition on to their children, who will show symptoms at a very early age. When considering all of the possible breakthroughs which Alli may bring, this is perhaps the most important - the chance to break the cycle.

The press have long been strong on coverage of obesity in children, with many governments now looking at the possibility of prosecuting parents who do not look after their children’s eating habits.  While this in itself should be a major incentive to many, a treatment like Alli (available over the counter) should offer invaluable support.
 
Mood and Anxiety Disorders

While many treatments linked to obesity are very much brought to the attention of the masses, illness of a mental kind are still very much swept under the carpet.  Obesity is a very dangerous condition for many and it can very often change in a persons outlook on life, characteristics and confidence.  For many, obesity is the catalysts to a vast array of anti-social and mental illnesses, many of which go untreated for years.

There is the possibility that Alli, together with an increase in self confidence and a person’s outlook on life, has the potential to pull many back from the abyss.  To break that vicious cycle of weight gain, depression, anxiety, comfort eating, etc is perhaps a god send for many.  The chance to break free and for many, the chance to start a new life.

 Conclusion

The above illnesses are just a small fraction of the many which are directly or indirectly linked to obesity, and the problems which the condition can bring on.  There are many more areas of health which are effected by weight gain, some more visible than other.

For the first time in many years, suffers now have the chance to  try and lose weight at their own pace, in their own home and away from prying eyes.  Imagine the potential change in your life if you have been a sufferer for many years, often locking yourself away from the rest of society.  As well as the improvement in social aspects, there are also potential savings which could in theory run into billions and billions of dollars in healthcare savings.
 
While nobody is promoting Alli as the answer to all obesity woes, it has the potential when used in conjunction with other treatments, and life style changes, to improve the standard of living of many throughout the world.  What price an increase in personal confidence and a smile?