Retatrutide peptide works by activating three hormone receptor systems involved in glucose control, appetite, and energy balance [1], [2]
Heres a general look at one study found: Lower doses (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg): Around 5% weight loss after 3 months About 9% weight loss after 6 months Higher doses (1.7 mg, 2 mg, and 2.4 mg): Around 7% weight loss after 3 months About 12% weight loss after 6 months Keep in mind these are just averageseveryones pace is different
While compounded drugs are not FDA-approved (as the FDA approves mass-manufactured brands, not individual recipes), the practice itself is legal and regulated
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For Foundayo, the most frequently reported side effects were mild to moderate and also gastrointestinal in nature, including nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion and stomach pain