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Retatrutide

Also: LY3437943

🔥Triple Agonist (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon)

How It Works

Multi-receptor activation for appetite suppression, fat oxidation, energy expenditure. Unique triple agonism at GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors delivers synergistic metabolic effects unmatched by single or dual agonists.

Primary Benefits

1Superior body recomposition
2massive fat loss
3metabolic health

Key Studies

Retatrutide Phase 2 trial: ~24% weight loss at 48 weeks

Jastreboff et al. (NEJM): Phase 2 RCT showing 24.2% body weight reduction at 12mg dose over 48 weeks the highest reported weight loss in any obesity drug trial to date.

strong

Retatrutide Phase 1 safety and dose-dependent weight loss

First-in-human Phase 1 trial demonstrating dose-dependent weight loss, favorable safety profile, and significant HbA1c reductions across multiple dose levels.

moderate

Retatrutide reduces liver fat (NAFLD sub-study)

Phase 2 sub-study showing retatrutide significantly reduces liver fat content, with ~90% of participants with baseline steatosis achieving resolution at 48 weeks.

strong

Triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonism pharmacological rationale

Review of the triple agonism mechanism: GLP-1 provides appetite suppression, GIP enhances GH-like metabolic effects, and glucagon drives energy expenditure and hepatic lipid oxidation.

moderate

Safety Notes

GI side effects (nausea, diarrhea) common; investigational not FDA-approved as of 2026. Phase 3 TRIUMPH trials ongoing.

Dosing Protocol

⚠️ For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before using any peptide.

RouteSubQ
Dose Range1000-12000 mcg
FrequencyWeekly
TimingAny day, same day each week
Cycle Length12-48 weeks

Investigational. Phase 2 doses: 1-12mg weekly with dose escalation. Not commercially available.

Half-Life Visualization

⏱️ Half-Life: 5d

Plasma concentration over time
100%50%0%0t½ = 5d

Legal Status by Country

🇺🇸USA
Investigational
🇨🇦Canada
Investigational
🇬🇧UK
Investigational
🇪🇺EU
Investigational
🇦🇺Australia
Investigational

Last updated: 2026-01 · Laws change frequently. Verify current status in your jurisdiction.

Expected Timeline

Week 1

GI adjustment; nausea during dose escalation

Weeks 2-4

Rapid appetite reduction; early weight loss 1-2 lbs/week

Month 2-3

10-15% body weight reduction at therapeutic dose

Long-term

Up to 24.2% weight loss at 48 weeks (NEJM Phase 2 trial, 12mg dose)

Side Effects & Incidence

Side EffectIncidenceSeverity

Nausea

From Phase 2 trial; most pronounced during escalation

~45% of usersmoderate

Diarrhea

~25% of usersmild

Vomiting

~20% of usersmoderate

Constipation

~20% of usersmild

Incidence rates sourced from published clinical trial data where available; otherwise based on community research observations.

Found in 2 Stacks

Body Recomposition Stack

Maximize fat loss while preserving or building lean muscle the gold standard for total body transformation

RetatrutideTirzepatideCJC-1295IpamorelinTesamorelin

Fat Loss Focus Stack

Maximum fat loss through multi-pathway metabolic optimization

RetatrutideSemaglutideAOD-9604MOTS-c

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