Do you use Alli?

According to a survey by the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), 75% of people who use the pill for weight loss Alli are women. These users are aged 35 to 49 years (42%), 18 to 34 years (37%) and 50 to 65 years (21%). 85% of users of Alli are overweight.

37% of users have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30, 30% are obese with a BMI between 30 and 35, and 18% have serious and massive obesity with a BMI of 35 to 40 and more.

100% of users of Alli took at least one system over the past five years: 3.3 in average.

These users take this pill to lose weight primarily to be healthy (56%) to have confidence (43%), to present a good image to others (33%), and for making food healthier (30% ).

51% bought Alli because the drug is available without prescription, 51% because it appeared more effective than another product, and 43% because it seemed suitable for their weight problem.

Since they use the pill, 60% have reduced the amount of fat in their diet, 37% consume more vegetables and 37% are snacking more between meals.

The Alli pill, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has been sold without prescription since May.

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