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How quickly do you lose weight on Rybelsus?

GLP-1s

How quickly do you lose weight on Rybelsus?

Rybelsus is oral semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that lowers hunger to help you eat fewer calories. But how quickly do you lose weight? Find out here.

Wegovy vs Orlistat

GLP-1s

Wegovy vs Orlistat

Wegovy and Orlistat are weight-loss medications available in the UK, but which one is better? Find out as we compare the two in this guide.

Is Wegovy available in tablet form?

GLP-1s

Is Wegovy available in tablet form?

Rybelsus is the pill form of Wegovy, but it isn't yet approved for weight loss in the UK. Find out how effective Rybelsus is here.

What is the success rate of Wegovy?

GLP-1s

What is the success rate of Wegovy?

The success rate of Wegovy is very high, with 87% of patients on Wegovy losing at least 10% of their body weight. Find out more about Wegovy here.

Is Wegovy worth it?

GLP-1s

Is Wegovy worth it?

Is Wegovy worth the money or the side effects? This will depend on how your body responds to the medication; find out whether Wegovy is worth it here.

Does excess protein turn into fat?

Nutrition

Does excess protein turn into fat?

Consuming excess protein isn't converted into fat. Protein supports good health and weight loss; find out how to optimise your protein intake here.

What is the over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy?

GLP-1s

What is the over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy?

Orlistat is available as an over-the-counter weight-loss medication in the UK, but it's not as effective as Wegovy. Find out more here.

Will I gain weight if I stop using Wegovy?

GLP-1s

Will I gain weight if I stop using Wegovy?

Research has shown that weight regain after stopping Wegovy is significant, but it's not inevitable. Find out how to prevent weight regain here.

How much weight can I lose in a month on semaglutide?

GLP-1s

How much weight can I lose in a month on semaglutide?

You could lose around 5% of your body after one month on semaglutide, and 8% after two months. Find out more about Wegovy and semaglutide here.

How to increase your personal fat threshold

Diabetes

How to increase your personal fat threshold

Insulin resistance is the condition underlying type 2 diabetes and your personal fat threshold. Read our four evidence-based ways to improve it here.

Make losing weight feel Second Nature

The first step on your Second Nature journey is to take our health quiz.

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