Does oily stool help with weight loss?

The phenomenon of oily stool is commonly observed after taking fat absorption inhibitors. These medications work by inhibiting the activity of intestinal lipase, preventing the absorption of part of the dietary fat into the body. The unabsorbed fat is excreted through stool, thereby reducing caloric intake to a certain extent and achieving the effect of assisting weight loss.

Although oily stool can reduce the absorption of dietary fat, it does not directly burn the body's existing fat tissue, so its weight loss effect is not significant. Improper use of such medications may affect gastrointestinal function, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and may even disrupt the metabolism of nutrients, negatively affecting health.

Weight loss should be approached through scientific and reasonable methods, including balanced diet, moderate exercise, and good lifestyle habits, rather than relying solely on medication-induced fat excretion. By properly controlling diet, reducing the intake of high-calorie and high-fat foods, increasing dietary fiber consumption, and combining appropriate exercise to enhance basal metabolic rate, fat burning and consumption can be promoted.

If weight loss is desired, it is recommended to develop a personalized weight loss plan under the guidance of a professional physician.