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    Glossary Orlistat

    medication that inhibits fat absorption to aid weight loss

    Orlistat, also known by brand names such as Xenical and Alli, is a medication used to aid weight loss by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fats in the intestines. It works by blocking the enzyme lipase, which is necessary for the breakdown of fats, thereby reducing calorie intake and promoting weight loss.

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    1. Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine Clinical Oncology · 2005 · 22 citations
    2. Effects of orlistat on serum androgen levels among iranian obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome JBRA assisted reproduction · 2018 · 4 citations
    3. Hepatotoxicity Secondary to A Drug to Lose Weight, "Orlistat": to take into Account as a Differential Diagnosis Scholars academic journal of pharmacy · 2020
    4. ORLISTAT 2014
    5. In vitro assessment of some deodorant ingredients and determination of malodor inhibiting potentials of ascorbic acid, orlistat and mastic gum 2014
    6. Pharma in the bedroom . . . and the kitchen. . . . The pharmaceuticalisation of daily life Sociology of Health and Illness · 2008 · 117 citations
    7. Lifestyle intervention and anti-obesity therapies in the polycystic ovary syndrome: impact on metabolism and fertility Endocrine · 2013 · 70 citations
    8. The effect of weight loss and treatment with metformin on serum vaspin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome Endocrine Journal · 2011 · 38 citations
    9. Metabolic syndrome – a new definition and management guidelines A joint position paper by the Polish Society of Hypertension, Polish Society for the Treatment of Obesity, Polish Lipid Association, Polish Association for Study of Liver, Polish Society of Family Medicine, Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Division of Prevention and Epidemiology Polish Cardiac Society, “Club 30” Polish Cardiac Society, and Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society of Polish Surgeons Archives of Medical Science · 2022 · 20 citations
    10. Infertility Treatment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lifestyle Interventions, Medications and Surgery Frontiers of Hormone Research · 2012 · 19 citations
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