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Alli has a different function in your body compared to other weight loss aids. Rather than dulling your appetite, Alli stops your body from absorbing dietary fat. However, along with preventing fat absorption, Alli can also stop–or at least decrease–the absorption of vital vitamins you get from meals. To maintain good health while on the Alli plan, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stresses the importance of taking a multivitamin.

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes your skin to have thick, red, scaly patches. Psoriasis is itchy and comes from the Greek word for “itch.” More severe cases show up as loose, silvery, scaly skin along with the red patches. Hands are one of the most common places for psoriasis. Psoriasis is not contagious, but it can be embarrassing, and while there is no cure for psoriasis, you can treat the condition in several ways.

With the dizzying array of diet pills and weight-loss aids available in every drug store, finding your way through the maze of what works, what doesn’t and what may actually harm you can be tough. You’ve probably heard of Alli, one of those hip new weight-control products that is supposed to be the easiest way ever to help you lose weight. It basically stops your body from absorbing the fat from the food you eat. How could you go wrong? Experts from the Mayo Clinic and the Duke Diet and Fitness Center agree that while Alli can contribute to a decrease in weight, it will only do so effectively with a low-fat, low-calorie diet and regular exercise plan.