Overview

• Around 1.5 million Britons are using GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Mounjaro through NHS primary care or private clinics under the NHS obesity plan.
• The MHRA is investigating hundreds of pancreatitis cases and gallbladder complications, including at least ten deaths linked to these injections.
• Leading practitioners warn that undereating can slow resting metabolic rate and stall weight loss, with signs including hair loss, muscle aches and sensitivity to cold.
• Users like ‘Foxy’ credit weightlifting regimens with helping preserve muscle mass and reduce loose skin during rapid, clinically backed weight loss.
• Clinicians recommend tailored nutritional protocols, regular scans and blood tests to optimize treatment outcomes and flag adverse effects early.