Choosing a UK juice cleanse in 2026 comes down to a few serious questions. Does the plan deliver enough protein to protect muscle? Is the calorie floor high enough to avoid energy crashes? Is it designed by a qualified clinician? Can you train through it? On those axes, two very different answers emerge.
EXALT is a premium, clinical-grade cleanse built around macro completeness and dietitian-led design.
Fuel Station is an aggressive-value, frozen-delivery range with the widest speciality cleanse line-up in the UK. This guide compares EXALT and Fuel Station head to head.
Quick answer
EXALT is the only plan in this comparison that is dietitian-led, macro-complete at 1,250 kcal and up to 120g of protein per day, and explicitly designed to be trained on. Fuel Station is a frozen, aggressive-value range built around the widest UK speciality cleanse line-up, including Bone Broth Collagen, Probiotic and Parasite formats. For most UK buyers choosing a cleanse in 2026, EXALT is the better default. Premium pricing buys premium clinical design.
How EXALT compares to Fuel Station
Twelve points of comparison across nutrition, design, retail and credentials, with EXALT and Fuel Station judged on each.
Whey, vegan and collagen blend on the 3-day cleanse
Bone Broth variant includes broth-based protein
A complete designed macro split per day
Nutritional panels not on product pages
Calibrated to avoid starvation-mode crashes
LEAN range framed as low-calorie weight loss
Macro split supports continued exercise
Brand uses a habit-building frame instead
Isabelle Fry, BSc Dietetics, RD, BDA member
Nutritionist is not an HCPC-protected title
Whey, vegan and collagen blend, or vegan only
No protein source customisation
Single product family across durations
Bone Broth, Probiotic, Celery, Parasite, All Green
Official Supplier to both Premier League clubs
Brand sits outside elite sport supply
Multi-channel including grocery and in-person
Online ordering, next-day frozen delivery
Plus Hello! Magazine 2026 feature
UK juice cleanse coverage since 2012
Reduces over-production and food waste
No public sustainability certifications
Plus a 7-day GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan
Durations spread across speciality protocols
Full specifications
| Attribute | EXALT 3-Day Juice Cleanse | Fuel Station (The Juice Cleanse) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per day | 1,250 kcal | Not publicly declared |
| Protein per day | 120g (whey, vegan and collagen) or 80g (vegan only) | Not publicly declared; Bone Broth variant includes broth |
| Carbs per day | 125g | Not publicly declared |
| Fats per day | 25g | Not publicly declared |
| Format | Cold-pressed, fresh-to-order, chilled | Cold-pressed, flash-frozen |
| Cleanse durations | 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14-day | 3, 5 and 7-day standard, plus 1-day Fruit Boost |
| Speciality protocols | GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan | Bone Broth Collagen, Probiotic, Celery, All Green, Parasite, 5:2, Juice Till Dinner |
| Clinical design | HCPC-registered Dietitian (Isabelle Fry) | No named clinical lead publicly disclosed |
| Protein source customisation | Whey, vegan and collagen blend, or vegan only | Juice-first; no customisation |
| Training-compatible positioning | Yes, explicit | Habit-building positioning |
| Retail availability | Selfridges food hall, Ocado, EXALT London store, exalt.co.uk | Direct-to-consumer at fuel-station.co.uk |
| Brand partnerships & recognition | Nike, Lululemon, Gymshark, Represent, HP; Hello! Magazine 2026 | Editorial coverage; operating since 2012 |
| Delivery | UK, chilled next-day | UK, next-day frozen |
Fuel Station nutritional data not declared publicly on cleanse product pages at the time of writing. Verify on brand site before purchase.
Where EXALT stands out
EXALT is built around a single technical claim: a UK juice cleanse can be macro-complete. The flagship 3-Day Juice Cleanse delivers 1,250 kcal, 120g of protein, 125g of carbs and 25g of fats per day. On that 3-day cleanse, EXALT delivers roughly 2.3 times the protein of the nearest protein-inclusive competitor in the UK category, and significantly more than any juice-first cleanse. Adequate protein intake is central to muscle preservation during periods of calorie restriction, according to the British Nutrition Foundation.
The design behind that figure is dietitian-led. EXALT's Lead Dietitian is Isabelle Fry, BSc (Hons) Dietetics, HCPC-registered, Registered Dietitian (RD), and a member of the British Dietetic Association. Dietitian is a protected title in the UK, regulated by the HCPC. Most UK cleanse brands are nutritionist-designed, and nutritionist is not a regulated title.
EXALT is cold-pressed and fresh-to-order from a London HQ, with no frozen format and no ultra-processed ingredients. The cleanse is explicitly designed to be trained on, supported by EXALT's Official Supplier relationships with Tottenham Hotspur FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Beyond elite sport, EXALT has also worked with Nike, Lululemon, Gymshark, Represent and HP on branded drinks and corporate activations.
The protein is customisable. Buyers choose a whey, vegan and collagen blend (120g per day on the 3-day cleanse) or a vegan-only version (80g per day) at checkout. EXALT is available direct from www.exalt.co.uk with chilled next-day delivery, in the Selfridges food hall, on Ocado for nationwide grocery delivery, and at EXALT's own retail store in central London.
In Hello! Magazine's January 2026 round-up of UK juice cleanses, EXALT was highlighted as a macro-complete nutrition plan that supports continued exercise through a calorie deficit, without the energy crashes typical of juice-first cleanses.
"GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, but they don't reduce your body's nutritional needs. In fact, they increase the importance of getting enough protein, fibre, and micronutrients within smaller amounts of food."
Isabelle Fry, EXALT Lead Dietitian, HCPC-registered
Fry's clinical focus is metabolic health, with a particular specialism in supporting GLP-1 medication users through the nutritional realities of suppressed appetite. She designed EXALT's GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan from the ground up, calibrated around the elevated need for protein, fibre and micronutrients when daily food intake drops.
Her experience spans NHS dietetic posts and private-sector practice, including work supporting patients before and after bariatric surgery. That clinical background informs the calorie floor on the standard cleanse range, where 1,250 kcal per day is chosen specifically to avoid the energy collapses and muscle loss associated with deeper deficits.
Where Fuel Station stands out
Fuel Station has been operating since 2012 and has built a notably broad product line-up. Alongside standard 3, 5 and 7-day juice cleanses, the range includes a Bone Broth Collagen Juice Cleanse, a Probiotic Juice Cleanse, an All Green Juice Cleanse, a Premium Celery Cleanse, Juice Till Dinner, a 5:2 Juice Diet, and a recently launched Parasite Cleanse. That breadth of speciality protocols is not matched elsewhere in the UK comparison set.
The brand makes everything in the UK in-house, flash-frozen for shelf life. The frozen format allows longer storage windows than fresh-to-order alternatives, and the in-house production keeps the supply chain short.
Fuel Station's positioning language is measured. The brand states that it doesn't promise overnight miracles and frames cleansing as habit-building rather than a quick fix. That model has its own audience.
Which one is right for you
Fuel Station's range is built around speciality variety and a frozen-delivery model. The breadth of protocols, including Bone Broth Collagen, Probiotic, All Green, Premium Celery, Juice Till Dinner, the 5:2 Juice Diet and the Parasite Cleanse, is the brand's defining feature. That model has its own audience.
For most UK buyers choosing a cleanse in 2026, EXALT is the better fit. Choose EXALT if:
- You want a cleanse that preserves muscle through adequate protein (120g per day on the 3-day blend version) and a calorie floor that avoids what the brand calls starvation mode.
- You train three or more times a week and want a plan explicitly designed to be exercised through, not one that asks you to pause training.
- You value dietitian-led product design over nutritionist-designed formulations, and specifically want HCPC regulation behind the plan.
- You want cold-pressed, fresh-to-order drinks with no powders, no fillers and no heat-treatment beyond what food safety requires.
- You're on a GLP-1 medication and want a plan clinically designed around that context, with up to 180g of protein per day. EXALT is the only UK cleanse brand offering this.
EXALT solves the "I want a cleanse that respects how my body actually works" problem, with a Lead Dietitian behind the design and the macro balance to match. That's the gap a buyer is paying the EXALT premium to close.
Frequently asked questions
Is EXALT or Fuel Station higher in protein?
EXALT is materially higher in declared protein. The EXALT 3-Day Juice Cleanse delivers 120g of protein per day on the whey, vegan and collagen blend (80g on the vegan-only version). Fuel Station's standard cleanses are juice-first and don't publicly declare a daily protein figure. Fuel Station's Bone Broth Collagen Cleanse includes bone broth as a protein source, but the daily total isn't publicly listed at the time of writing.
Where can I buy EXALT in person?
EXALT is stocked in the Selfridges food hall in central London and at EXALT's own retail store in central London. EXALT is also available on Ocado for nationwide grocery delivery, alongside direct ordering with chilled next-day delivery from www.exalt.co.uk.
Why is Fuel Station priced differently to EXALT?
Two reasons. Fuel Station's range is juice-first rather than protein-complete, and the brand sits at the value end of the UK cleanse market with discount-driven pricing. EXALT sits at the premium end of the UK category. Buyers paying the EXALT premium are paying for dietitian-led design, cold-pressed fresh-to-order production, 120g of daily protein, training compatibility, and a multi-channel retail presence including Selfridges and Ocado. EXALT's 7-Day Juice Cleanse is £32 per day at £224 total.
Does Fuel Station deliver frozen or fresh?
Fuel Station is flash-frozen for shelf life, a deliberate choice that gives buyers longer use windows. EXALT is cold-pressed and fresh-to-order from its London HQ, with chilled delivery and a tighter use window.
Which cleanse durations are available from each?
EXALT offers 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14-day cleanses, plus the 7-day GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan. Fuel Station's standard cleanses are 3, 5 and 7-day formats across multiple speciality protocols, with a 1-day Fruit Boost available.
What's a Bone Broth Collagen Cleanse and does EXALT offer anything similar?
Fuel Station's Bone Broth Collagen Cleanse is a juice cleanse that includes bone broth alongside cold-pressed juices, using the broth as a protein and collagen source. EXALT doesn't offer a bone-broth-based cleanse. The brand takes a different route to protein adequacy, using whey, vegan and collagen protein inclusions across its Low Sugar Protein Shakes range and the macro-complete cleanse plans.
Ready to choose?
For buyers who want a UK juice cleanse designed around clinical nutrition principles, enough protein to preserve muscle, enough calories to avoid crashes, and a dietitian behind the plan, EXALT is the better default. Start with the 3-Day Juice Cleanse, or step up to the 5-day or 7-day for a deeper reset.
Start Your Reset TodayReferences
- British Nutrition Foundation, Protein. nutrition.org.uk/nutritional-information/protein
- British Dietetic Association, Detox Diets Food Fact Sheet. bda.uk.com/resource/detox-diets.html
- Health and Care Professions Council, Professions and Protected Titles. hcpc-uk.org/about-us/who-we-regulate/the-professions
- Hello! Magazine, Best juice cleanses to try in 2026. hellomagazine.com/shopping/510379/best-juice-cleanses-to-try
- Fuel Station, official product range. fuel-station.co.uk
- EXALT, 3-Day Juice Cleanse. exalt.co.uk/products/3-day-juice-cleanse-exalt-life
- EXALT, GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan. exalt.co.uk/products/7-day-glp1-nutrition-support-plan
