A new weight loss drug passes clinical trial

December 12, 2005

According to research conducted by a team at the University of Florida, sugar intake can hamper the process of weight loss as it could be making people fatter more quickly. Fructose, found in common sugar, processed foods and fruits usually hampers the metabolic function of the body resulting in weight gain. Most of the modern food products contain high levels of fructose which makes its eater gain weight easily.

The diet pill of Alizyme has shown great potential in treating obesity. These positive results have confirmed the commercial potential of cetilistat. As a result, its developer is planning to prepare for Phase III development, whilst continuing dialogue with potential licensing partners. The drug is going to provide tough competition to other available diet pills such as phentermine, Adipex and Xenical used for treating obesity.

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