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Fake Retatrutide and other counterfeit GLP-1s

Risks of fake retatrutide and other counterfeit GLP-1s

Updated: 08/09/2026

Retatrutide is the newest name being exploited by criminal gangs selling fake weight loss treatments.

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10 min read
Wegovy vs Mounjaro vs Orlistat: complete weight loss comparison

Wegovy vs Mounjaro vs Orlistat: weight loss comparison

Updated: 03/09/2026

Wegovy, Mounjaro and orlistat all approach weight loss differently, and now there's a tablet version of Wegovy too, so choosing between them isn't always straightforward.

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8 min read
10 best strength exercises to do while taking Wegovy or Mounjaro

10 best strength exercises to protect muscle on Wegovy or Mounjaro

Updated: 03/09/2026

If you're only doing cardio on Wegovy or Mounjaro, you're missing out on the muscle-preserving benefits of resistance training.

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5 min read
A 4-week beginner workout plan for GLP-1 weight loss

A 4-week beginner workout plan for GLP-1 weight loss

Updated: 26/08/2026

This four-week beginner plan takes the guesswork out if you're just beginning, building gradually from two short sessions a week to a full routine that fits around your Mounjaro or Wegovy treatment.

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7 min read
Mounjaro vs Orlistat: Key Differences Explained

Mounjaro vs Orlistat: key differences explained

Updated: 25/08/2026

Two of the most prescribed weight loss treatments in the UK work in completely different ways, and choosing between them isn't as straightforward as it might look.

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7 min read
Wegovy Semaglutide Tablets vs Orlistat: Key Differences

Wegovy semaglutide tablets vs Orlistat: key differences

Updated: 25/08/2026

This guide compares how Wegovy tablets and Orlistat work, who each one suits, and what results to expect, so you can make an informed decision.

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6 min read
Wegovy Tablets: Complete UK Guide (2026)

Wegovy tablets: complete UK guide (2026)

Updated: 25/08/2026

Wegovy tablets are now MHRA-approved in the UK - the first oral GLP-1 treatment licensed for weight management in the country.

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10 min read
Wegovy Semaglutide Tablets vs Rybelsus: Key Differences

Wegovy tablets vs Rybelsus: key differences

Updated: 25/08/2026

Both Wegovy tablets and Rybelsus contain the same active ingredient. But they are different medicines and licensed for different conditions for patients in the UK.

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8 min read
Foundayo vs Wegovy Pill: What are the key differences?

Foundayo vs Wegovy Pill: what are the key differences?

Updated: 25/08/2026

Foundayo has joined the Wegovy pill as a licensed oral GLP-1 tablet for weight loss in the UK.

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6 min read
The best cardio exercises for GLP-1 weight loss

The best cardio exercises for GLP-1 weight loss

Updated: 14/08/2026

Cardio might feel like the obvious place to start once you're seeing results on Wegovy or Mounjaro, but it's not the whole story.

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4 min read