I admit that until holding this specimen, the concept of a pound also fooled me. I've never seen a better way to get the message across that obesity is the nation's No. 1 killer. A new drug, Xenical, uses a different approach to fight obesity. Unlike other anti-obesity medications, it does not act on the brain or nervous system. Rather, it goes to the source of the trouble, the digestive tract.
Pancreatic lipase is the main enzyme in the digestive tract.
Its purpose is to break down fat into tiny molecules small enough to be absorbed by the body. One 120-milligram capsule of Xenical is taken with breakfast, lunch and dinner, or up to one hour following the meal. And for those who like a drink before the evening meal, Xenical does not interfere with alcohol. But don't forget moderation as there are calories in alcohol. Achievable goal Xenical has been extensively studied.