Overview:

Proactol Plus is an all natural dietary fiber supplement that binds to fats in your diet and stops them from being absorbed by your body. By reducing the absorption of high caloric fats you can lose weight.

Cost:

$52.44 - $54.85 per month. The cost varies depending on how many months supply you buy at one time. The cost per month is lower when you buy multiple months at a time.

Side Effects
and Safety:

There are no side effects with Proactol. Because of this, and the fact that it is an all natural product, it is perfectly safe to use for weight loss.

Overview:

Xenical is a prescription medication for use by grossly overweight or obese people. It works by binding to fats consumed in your diet to prevent their absorption. It is not intended for use by people with a BMI of less than 30 unless they have other underlying medical conditions.

Cost:

Can range from $90 - $200 per month. Because this is a prescription drug your cost will be determined by your level of prescription insurance coverage. You might pay more or less than this range.

Side Effects
and Safety:

Xenical is safe for most people who are in the target audience of obese people. It has some unpleasant side effects, including abdominal cramping, bloating and changes to bowel habits.

Overview:

Chitosan is the powder created when the exoskeletons of shellfish are processed. It is used as a dietary fiber ingredient in many weight loss products. You can also buy Chitosan capsules as a dietary supplement. Claims to absorb fats and prevent them from being digested.

Cost:

Approximately $15 - $20 per month.

Side Effects
and Safety:

There are some questions about the safety of Chitosan. Some scientific research needs to be conducted to ensure its safety. Chitosan can cause side effects or allergic reactions in people who have allergies to shellfish.

Overview:

Glucomannan is a water soluble dietary fiber made from the Konjac plant of Japan. It is used as a food additive and thickener, and is now marketed as a fat blocker. It has been used as a natural treatment for some medical conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol.

Cost:

Approximately $15 - $20 per month.

Side Effects
and Safety:

There are concerns about the safety of Glucomannan. It has been banned in Australia, and a Health Advisory was released in Canada concerning the safety of using Glucomannan.

Overview:

Alli is the over-the-counter version of the prescription Xenical, in a smaller dose. Xenical comes as a 120-mg capsule, while Alli is 60-mg. It works by preventing dietary fats from being absorbed by your body and converted to calories.

Cost:

Ranges from $40 - $60 per month. The cost varies depending on whether you are buying the starter kit or the refill package. It can also vary depending on whether the retailer has it on sale, which frequently happens.

Side Effects
and Safety:

Alli is safe, though it has many of the same unpleasant side effects of Xenical. Some of the side effects are not as severe since the dosage of the drug is one half of what you get with the prescription version.