The drug is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, which has announced plans to progress retatrutide into Phase 3 clinical trials across multiple indications, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease
However, large scale clinical trials have not demonstrated a clear benefit in slowing or preventing Alzheimers progression
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Both classes are examined for effects on hepatic fat, lipid profiles, blood pressure and markers of insulin sensitivity
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This included significant reductions in the incidence of CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction and nonfatal stroke (Lincoff et al, 2023)