Article: THE EN D OF OBESITY? This woman says she lost 1st by taking new wonder pill Alli. But experts warn that the cost and nasty side effects aren't worth it to lose just a third of a Mars bar a day.(Features)

Byline: MARIANNE POWER

IT'S the holy grail for all dieters -- a pill that flushes fat out of your body. And now it's here.

Alli, the first ever weightloss drug to be made available over the counter in Europe, goes on sale in Ireland this week.

The E2-a-day drug, which is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKlein, works by limiting fat absorption in the body. Manufacturers promise that, taken three times a day as part of a low-fat diet and exercise regime, it will help you lose 50 per cent more weight than will-power alone. So if healthy eating and exercise helps you to lose 2lbs a week, popping an Alli pill with every meal will ...

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