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Their guidance aligns with the 1.2 to 1.6 gram per kilogram range for most patients
GLP-1 medications have been life changing for so many people with obesity, says Jody Dushay, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an endocrinologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston
Melanotan 2 is a liquid peptide, so it must be injected subcutaneously, typically on a 2-day cycle
Unlike semaglutide (Wegovy), which targets only the GLP-1 receptor, or tirzepatide (Zepbound), which targets GLP-1 and GIP receptors, retatrutide activates three receptors simultaneously: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon
It plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite