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By taking the FAQs (frequently asked questions) you'll know all the probable answers to get you started on the right path to a healthy weight and happier life:
Q. What do the capsules do?
Ans:If you commit a healthy lifestyle and follow a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet, slimi can reward your hard work with 50% more weight loss. So. for every 2 Ib you lose by your own efforts, Slimi can help you lose 1 Ib more. They work in your digestive system to prevent some of the fat in your meals from being digested and absorbed. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally out of your body in your stools.
Q. Who can take the slimi capsules?
Ans:Slimi is an effective weight loss aid but it's not for everyone. It can be taken by overweight adults aged 18 or more with a BMl of 28 or over who are willing to adopt a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet and to make the necessary adjustments to their lifestyle to succeed with Slimi.
Q. For how long can I take the Slimi capsules?
Ans:Treatment should not exceed six months. If you do not lose weight after taking the capsules for 12 weeks, see your pharmacist or doctor for advice. You may need to stop taking the capsules. You should maintain your healthy eating and lifestyle changes after you stop taking the capsules.
Q. How many capsules do 1 take a day?
Ans: The dose is a maximum of 3 capsules a day.
Q. When should 1 lake the capsules?
Ans : Take a capsule just before or during a meal, or up to one hour after the meal. If you are eating a meal that does not contain fat, do not take a capsule.
Q. If I eat a high-fat meal, should I take two capsules?
Ans: No. You should never take more than the recommended dose of a medicine. Take one Slimi capsule at mealtimes, three times a day. This usually means one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make every effort to avoid high-fat meals while on the Slimi programme. Taking the capsule with a meal containing more fat than your recommended target, may increase the chances of diet-related treatment effects.
Q. Can 1 take two capsules with a meal to help me lose weight quicker?
Ans: No. You should never take more than the recommended dose of a medicine. Take one Slimi capsule at mealtimes, three times a day. This usually means one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Q. What if I eat more than three meals a day? Should I still take a capsule with each meal?
Ans : No, take no more than 3 capsules a day. Just choose three meals that contain fat and take your capsule with those meals.If you are eating more than 3 meals a day, you may need to check you are not exceeding your daily calorie target.
Q. If Slimi capsules only work on the fat in my food, how do I lose the fat in my body?
Ans : As you eat fewer calories on a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet — and use Slimi to prevent absorption of some of the fat you eat — your body will automatically tap into its fat stores and use them for the energy it needs. This leads to weight loss as your body burns its fat.
Q. What happens if Slimi is taken with a fat-free meal?
Ans : Nothing, because there's no fat for Slimi to work on. Don't take a capsule if you're going to eat a meal that doesn't contain fat.
Q. Is Xenical® the same as Slimi?
Ans : Xenical and Slimi contain the same active ingredient (orlistat), but they are not the same. The products have different indications and dosages. Xenical, manufactured by Roche, is a prescription medicine containing orlistat 120 mg and is prescribed for patients with a BMI greater or equal to 30, or a BMI greater or equal to 28 with associated risk factors, Slimi contains 60 mg orlistat and is an EU-licensed non-prescription weight loss aid for overweight adults (with a BMI greater or equal to 28) who follows a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet.
Q. How long does Slimi remain in my body?
Ans : Since the time it takes people to digest food varies, the active ingredient in Slimi can remain in your body for up to 48 to 72 hours, mainly because the time taken for food to pass through the digestive system varies from person to person. However, it only affects the fat absorption of meals that are eaten within a short time of taking a capsule. Only a very small amount of orlistat is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Q. Why should I take-a multivitamin when I'm taking the capsules?
Ans : You should take a multivitamin every day because Slimi can lower the levels of some fat-soluble vitamins absorbed by your body. The multivitamins should contain vitamins A, D, E and K. You should take the multivitamin at bedtime, when you will not be taking Slimi, to help ensure that the vitamins are absorbed.
Q. Why should I take the multivitamin at bedtime?
Ans : If you take the multivitamin with a meal, at the same time that you take the capsule, then the capsule could cause some of those vitamins to be lost. So it's best to take the multivitamin at a time when you won't be taking a Slimi capsule, such as bedtime.
Q. Where can I buy the Slimi capsules?
Ans : Slimi is only available in pharmacies - either on the high street, in a supermarket, or online. You will find Slimi behind the pharmacy counter, so you should ask your pharmacist for Slimi.
Q. What if I miss taking a capsule?
Ans : If you forget to take the capsule and more than an hour has passed since your meal, do not take a capsule. Just wait until your next meal and take a capsule then. Never take two capsules at the same time.
Q. What sizes do the Slimi packs come in?
Ans : Slimi is available in packs of 21 capsules (1 week's supply).
Q. How does Slimi work?
Ans: Orlistat works primarily in the digestive system and prevents some of the fat from a meal from being absorbed. Orlistat is a non-systemically acting medicine because it acts locally in the digestive system - there is minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
Q. How does UniMed monitor adverse effects among slimi users?
The safety of patients is of utmost importance to UniMed .The safety of all of our products is monitored in a proactive and systematic way. All of our safety information is shared on a regular basis with the regulatory agencies.
Q. Why not cut out more fat?
Ans: The capsules work on preventing fat absorption, and because of this, you can enjoy the benefits of having more options when you make food choices. Taking the capsules without having much fat in your diet would have little effect. Fat is an essential part of a balanced diet as the right amount of fat helps the body absorb vitamins and perform other essential functions. With the Slimi weight loss program you just need to limit your intake to around 15g of fat per meal'. Also, the aim of the Slimi program is to help support you to start eating a balanced, healthy diet for the long-term based on a diet of 1400 calories a day. You can set your individual fat and calorie targets using the information in the Slimi pack.
Q. How do I work out how much fat is in a meal?
An: The Slimi program gives clear advice on how to read food labels and check the fat content in your meals. It also includes a guide to the fat content in a range of foods. Before you begin taking the capsules, you'll need to set your fat and calorie targets according to your current weight and activity levels. It's important to stay within your recommended fat and calorie targets per meal. Go to our calculator tool for more information.
Q. Can I use my favorite diet in place of the eating plan?
Ans: In many cases, yes. However, for best weight loss results, you should follow the reduced calorie, lower-fat diet in the Slimi program. Slimi can work well with diets that emphasize balanced meals containing moderate amounts of fat. It does not work well with diets that encourage you to 'save up' fat and calorie allowances and then splurge on a high-fat meal or dessert. You would not need the capsules with a very low-fat diet because they would have little effect. However, many people find very low-fat diets difficult to sustain because of severe restrictions on the foods they can eat. They're also likely to feel far hungrier when there is little fat in the diet. The Slimi program allows you to choose from a wider variety of foods, and to eat enough fat to feel fuller. At the other end of the spectrum, low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets tend to be very high in fat. Don't use the capsule with these diets.
Q. My family don't need to lose weight but I do and I do all the cooking. Are the recipes suitable for us all?
An: Some of the recipes are written for 2 or more, and are adaptations of family favorites. So your family will enjoy many of the recipes available here and in the Slimi diet book.
Q. Isn't diet & exercise the only effective way to successfully lose weight and keep it off?
An. Healthy diet and physical activity are the foundations of losing weight, but the Slimi program provides you with useful tools to help you sustain your weight loss and commit to lasting, positive changes to your eating and lifestyle habits. Clinical studies show that, when added to a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet, Slimi can help boost your weight loss by 50%. So for every 2 Ib you lose on your ow,. Slimi can help you lose 1 Ib more.
Q. How much exercise do you recommend while taking Slimi?
Ans: You don't have to go to the gym or hire a personal trainer to make a real difference in your health. Studies show that moderate exercise — such as walking for 30 minutes every day — can result in improvements in overall health. You can add exercise to your activities throughout the day by adding a little extra walking to the things you already do. What's important is including activity regularly in your routine. Start gently and work your way up. Consistency is your goal (i.e. exercising most days of the week at a similar level). Remember to consult your doctor before you start any new exercise program.
Q. How do I sign up to the Slimi programme? :
To register on the Slimi program go to Slimi website and complete the registration form.
Q. When will my Slimi program be available?
Ans: If you have signed up online, after you submit the questionnaire; your Slimi program will be ready straight away on the website. You will also receive an e-mail that will provide you with a link to log back in to the website at a later date.
