It's here and you should know all about the first over the counter FDA approved weight loss pill, alli. A word of caution: if you're a cheater on your diets - it seems like Glaxo is raising red flags before things get messy. No seriously, read on to find out what I'm talking about.

Alli works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat. It attaches to natural enzymes in the digestive system and prevents absorption of fat from the foods you eat. Undigested fat cannot be absorbed and passes through the body naturally. I know you're wondering about side effects, so here you go: the most common treatment effects (as they're eloquently called) come from eating meals with too much fat. The unabsorbed excess fat is not harmful - but it will not go unnoticed. In fact, you may recognize it in the toilet as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza. The treatment effects may include gas with oily spotting, loose stools, and more frequent stools that may be hard to control. Eating a low-fat diet with 15 grams of fat per meal on average can lower the chance of experiencing these treatment effects.

Final thoughts to consider: #1 - It doesn't require a prescription but it will cost you. Expect to pay between $65 and $75 per month for alli. #2 -- Users of alli must reduce the fat in their diets or else they will run the risk of the trots. Does this remind anybody of those fat free potato chips made with Olestra? The Diet Channel has an article, written by an MD, for more details on the first ever FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss product. Click to read the whole review.