Retatrutide is being studied as a triple hormone receptor agonist that targets GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors
The GLP-1 booster market has exploded in 20252026, with brands positioning fiber, probiotic, and metabolic blends as "natural GLP-1" products
Recovery: 2 to 3 weeks
Patients must then wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking other oral medications to improve absorption
GLP-1 drugs are useful tools for managing weight in people with obesity or type 2 diabetes because they regulate hunger, decrease stomach emptying, and enhance blood sugar regulation
Shah says he would caution people with type 1 who are not overweight to avoid taking a GLP-1 drug, since retrospective studies have found that this group tends to have more gastrointestinal side effects, which may lead them to stop using the drug