Alli

Alli is a term used for several different subjects. It is employed as a personal given name and surname in various cultures, and it is also the brand name of an over-the-counter weight-loss medication whose active ingredient is orlistat.

Alli, the weight-loss medicine, was launched in 2007 as an over-the-counter product developed from the prescription drug orlistat. It works by inhibiting pancreatic lipase, an enzyme required to digest triglycerides in the intestine, thereby reducing fat absorption. Alli is intended to be used together with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet. Dosing is taken with meals that contain fat, typically in 60 mg capsules, up to three times daily; if a meal lacks fat, the dose can be skipped. Common side effects are digestive in nature and include oily or fatty stools, increased flatulence with oily discharge, and frequent or urgent bowel movements. Because orlistat can affect the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, users are often advised to take a multivitamin supplement at a different time of day from Alli. The product is not recommended for everyone, including pregnant individuals and people with certain conditions such as cholestasis or chronic malabsorption syndrome; medical guidance is advised for anyone considering its use.

Notable people with the name Alli include Dele Alli (born 1996), an English professional footballer who has played for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Beyond individuals, Alli is used as a given name or surname in different cultures, reflecting its varied linguistic origins. The term should not be confused with similar names such as Ali or Allie, which have distinct usages and origins.