What is retatrutide peptide?

Retatrutide is an agonist of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, glucagon-like peptide 1, and glucagon receptors which is a peptide treatment designed to help with weight loss and improve how your body handles metabolism. It belongs to a family of drugs that target hormones like GLP-1, which control hunger and how your body uses insulin.

What makes retatrutide stand out is that it doesn’t stop there—it also activates two more important receptors, GIP and glucagon, which means it helps you burn fat and manage your blood sugar even better. In simpler terms, retatrutide works on three fronts to help people lose weight, making it more effective than other treatments like semaglutide (which only targets one receptor).

Retatrutide is a new weight loss.

How Does Retatrutide Work?

Retatrutide works by interacting with three key receptors in your body:

1. GLP-1: This receptor helps control your appetite and encourages your body to release more insulin, which is important for regulating blood sugar.
2. GIP: Activating this receptor also boosts insulin production, which helps keep your blood sugar in check.
3. Glucagon: This one promotes fat breakdown, helping your body burn fat more efficiently. By working with all three receptors, retatrutide helps reduce hunger, improves your body’s ability to handle insulin, and boosts fat loss.

Dose: 10 mg/vial
Dosing Guideline: 2mg (40 units) subcutaneous once a week