As a food additive, it may be used to reduce fat absorption and thus obesity.
Because orlistat blocks fat absorption, some people believe they can eat more fat without weight gain.
In these procedures, fat absorption is markedly impaired.
Frank's initial research was related to fat absorption.
Chylomicron retention disease is a disorder of fat absorption.
Anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or inhibit fat absorption together with a suitable diet.
Xenical, for example, represents a new type of weight-loss drug that reduces fat absorption by up to 30 percent.
The fat absorption of the products is also reported to be lower than in atmospheric fryers.
I had more tests earlier this year and discovered that I also have a problem with fat absorption.
A federal advisory panel voted 11 to 3 in January that the drug, which works by blocking fat absorption, could be sold without a prescription.