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Svelta Labs Journal

Svelta Labs Education & Research Journal

Fresh editorial content for peptide research, skincare science, wellbeing categories, Svelta-GPT updates, and research-use product guidance.

Lived Experience with Tirzepatide and Peptide Use in a 1.5-Year Journey
Wellbeing 09 Sep 2026

Lived Experience with Tirzepatide and Peptide Use in a 1.5-Year Journey

A Reddit community member shares a 1.5-year personal journey involving tirzepatide use alongside peptides for pain management and mobility, highlighting lived experience and motivation factors.

 Lived Experience of Adjusting Mounjaro Dose: A Community Perspective
Wellbeing 09 Sep 2026

Lived Experience of Adjusting Mounjaro Dose: A Community Perspective

A personal account from a Mumsnet user describes their experience with an initial 2.5mg dose of Mounjaro, side effects, and considerations around increasing to 5mg. This article explores lived experience alongside current knowledge about such dose adjustments.

 Lived Experience of Starting Weight Loss Injections: A Community Perspective
Wellbeing 09 Sep 2026

Lived Experience of Starting Weight Loss Injections: A Community Perspective

Community members share their non-scale victories and reflections on body changes as they start weight loss injections, highlighting the lived experience behind the journey.

 Endurance Training Insights from the GLP-1 Community
Wellbeing 09 Sep 2026

Endurance Training Insights from the GLP-1 Community

Community members share personal experiences and practical tips for long-distance running and cycling while on GLP-1 medications, highlighting adjustments in nutrition and energy management.

 Managing Constipation During Weight Loss Injections: A Lived Experience
Wellbeing 09 Sep 2026

Managing Constipation During Weight Loss Injections: A Lived Experience

Constipation is a common concern reported by some individuals undergoing weight loss injections. This article explores lived experiences, potential causes, and practical management strategies.
Weight Loss Injection Eligibility: UK Assessment Questions
Wellbeing

Weight Loss Injection Eligibility: UK Assessment Questions

Understand UK weight loss injection eligibility, the difference between NHS access and clinical assessment, and questions to ask after a refusal.

 Ketogenic Diet and Liver Fat: What a Small Trial Found
Weight Science

Ketogenic Diet and Liver Fat: What a Small Trial Found

Review a trial comparing ketogenic, Mediterranean and low-fat diets, its liver-fat findings and why small supervised studies need careful interpretation.

 Mounjaro Maintenance Plan: What to Review with a Provider
Wellbeing

Mounjaro Maintenance Plan: What to Review with a Provider

Plan a Mounjaro maintenance review around goals, symptoms, follow-up and continuity of care. Prepare questions without copying an online dosing plan.

 Tirzepatide and Intracranial Hypertension: TIIHT Trial
Clinical Research

Tirzepatide and Intracranial Hypertension: TIIHT Trial

Explore the tirzepatide IIH trial, its intracranial-pressure and vision outcomes, and why a registered study is not evidence of a proven treatment.

 TQF3250 Clinical Trial: Phase 1b Diabetes Research
Research & Clinical Trials

TQF3250 Clinical Trial: Phase 1b Diabetes Research

Read the TQF3250 Phase 1b trial design for type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, including safety outcomes and the limits of early research.

 GLP-1 Muscle Loss and Powerlifting: What to Monitor
Wellbeing

GLP-1 Muscle Loss and Powerlifting: What to Monitor

Explore muscle-loss concerns around GLP-1 medicines and powerlifting, including strength, nutrition, recovery and the limits of body-composition measures.

 Weight Loss Injections and Gallstones: Questions to Ask
Wellbeing

Weight Loss Injections and Gallstones: Questions to Ask

Have gallstones and considering weight loss injections? Understand the questions for a prescriber, relevant history and symptoms needing urgent help.

 Restarting Wegovy After a Break: UK Review Checklist
Product Literacy

Restarting Wegovy After a Break: UK Review Checklist

Restarting Wegovy after a break? Check the right UK leaflet, prepare your treatment history and understand why multiple missed doses need review.

 Mounjaro Itching: Skin and Injection-Site Reactions
Wellbeing

Mounjaro Itching: Skin and Injection-Site Reactions

Understand Mounjaro itching, recognised injection-site reactions, other possible causes and symptoms that need prompt medical attention.

 Retatrutide Claims Online: How to Check the Evidence
Research Use & Product Literacy

Retatrutide Claims Online: How to Check the Evidence

Check retatrutide claims against trial and regulatory information. Learn why online prices, seller claims and anecdotes are not proof of approval.

 Restarting Mounjaro After a Break and Weight Regain
Wellbeing

Restarting Mounjaro After a Break and Weight Regain

Considering restarting Mounjaro after a break? Understand what a personal account can show and which questions to take to your prescribing team.

 Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy: What to Discuss
Wellbeing

Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy: What to Discuss

Compare Mounjaro and Wegovy, understand why side effects vary, and prepare questions for a prescriber before changing weight-management medicines.