Weeks 9 through 12: 4 mg weekly What is happening: This is where retatrutide starts to differentiate itself from single and dual-agonist compounds
Individual results depend on factors including starting weight, dose, lifestyle changes, and adherence to treatment
Glucagon promotes hepatic fatty acid oxidation, essentially directing the liver to burn its own fat stores
Unlike Ozempic and Wegovy, which are solely glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, or Mounjaro and Zepbound, which combine GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonism, retatrutide works by activating three key hormonal pathways
Be honest about your struggles with weight loss (including past diet and exercise attempts), your health concerns related to weight (such as diabetes, hypertension, or joint pain), and your goals, whether its improved overall health, increased energy, or sustainable weight loss
These foods provide essential amino acids, which are building blocks for the bodys muscle tissues