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Retatrutide and Appetite

A phase 2 experiment, which lasted for 48 weeks, extended the hypothesis that Retatrutide may lead to a significant reduction in total energy consumption and help in the maintenance of a caloric deficit. Retatrutide appeared to be associated with over 24.2% reduction in baseline weight, compared to 2.1% seen in the control model. The researchers also noted potential in indicators related to cholesterol metabolism, glucose, and insulin metabolism in the tested models. They commented that peptide exposure was associated with positive outcomes ”in cardiometabolic measures (exploratory endpoints) including systolic and diastolic blood pressure and levels of glycated hemoglobin, fasting glucose, insulin, and lipids.”

Retatrutide and Glycated Hemoglobin

Retatrutide has been suggested to lower glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in models of hyperglycemia and baseline HbA1c over 7%. Phase 2 trials lasting up to 36 weeks posit that the peptide may lower glycated hemoglobin levels by up to 2.16% (23.59mmol/mol), which marks a potentially significant improvement of hyperglycemia.The researchers also note that “bodyweight decreased significantly from baseline to 36 weeks in the Retatrutide groups (up to a least-squares mean of 16·94%).”

Retatrutide and GIP receptors

One of the potential mechanisms of Retatrutide is the activation of the GIP receptors. A study delved into the nuanced roles that GIP receptor activation may potentially play in regulating energy balance. The researchers suggested that such an activation may be possible through the peptide’s potential within central neural pathways, particularly key brain regions such as the hypothalamus and brainstem.These regions are considered critical for regulating energy homeostasis and appetite control. It is posited that GIP receptor agonists might directly engage neurons in these areas, potentially leading to altered neuronal activity that may result in decreased caloric intake and an overall negative energy balance. The hypothalamus, a central player in this mechanism, contains specific nuclei, such as the arcuate, paraventricular, and ventromedial nuclei, all deemed integral to appetite and energy expenditure regulation.

How Effective is Retatrutide for Weight Loss?

Research indicates that retatrutide is likely the most effect incretin-based peptide for weight loss yet developed. In a study in rodents, for instance, just 10 days of retatrutide treatment leads to decreases in total body weight greater than those seen with semaglutide. This occurs when the peptides are administered at the same doses. If retatrutide is given at a lower dose that semaglutide, then it produces similar weight loss effects but with decreased risk of side effects. Thus, retatrutide may offer an alternative treatment option for those who are somewhat intolerant of the side effects of semaglutide.

A phase 2 study in humans has showed that retatrutide can produced significant reductions in body weight. In fact, trial participants given the highest dose of the peptide lose approximately 20 pounds in just 12 weeks. In another trial, individuals treated for 26 weeks showed changes in waist circumference ranging from -2.1 cm to -10.2 cm. In other words, people taking retatrutide in this trial lost anywhere from 1 inch to ~5 inches off of their waist in just 6 months. Finally, in a trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, weight loss from retatrutide varied in a dose-dependent manner over the 48 weeks of the trial. Individuals given the lowest dose of the peptide lost 8.7% of their total body weight while those given the highest dose lost more than 24% of their total body weight. Similar results were published in a JAMA article as well.