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"You want to make sure to talk to your registered dietitian or doctor, because too much magnesium can cause diarrhea, says King
Additional benefits observed: Substantial reduction in knee osteoarthritis pain (75.8% reduction in pain scores) Improved cardiovascular risk markers (non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure) Up to 86% of participants with fatty liver disease achieved normal liver fat levels Early research suggests retatrutide may lead to substantial weight loss in clinical trial settings, but long-term safety, tolerability, and real-world outcomes still need more data