Overweight
Overweight means body fat is higher than is healthy for a person’s height. It sits above a healthy weight and below obesity, and is usually assessed with body mass index (BMI).
Key points
- In standard use, a BMI from 25 to 29.9 falls in the overweight range; some populations use adjusted thresholds because excess fat can influence metabolic health in different ways at the same body size.
- Genetics, hormonal conditions such as hypothyroidism, certain medicines and poor sleep can influence weight.
- Orlistat leaves roughly one third of dietary fat unabsorbed in the gut, which can help reduce calories as part of a lower-fat diet.
Why weight accumulates
Energy balance is the main driver. When intake stays above what the body burns, the surplus is stored as fat. Diets high in ultra-processed foods, sedentary working days and high-stress urban living make that imbalance more likely.
Lifestyle changes
Sustained change is the foundation. Smaller portions, whole foods in place of refined carbohydrates, and regular movement built into the day can produce meaningful results. These changes usually show over months rather than weeks.
Orlistat treatment
When lifestyle changes alone are not enough, weight management medicines may help. Orlistat is used alongside a lower-fat diet. Products containing it include Xenical and Orlistat, both supplied as tablets in 60 mg and 120 mg strengths.
When to seek medical advice
A doctor can assess the effect of weight on blood pressure, blood sugar and joints, and decide whether more tests or treatment are appropriate. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
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