The medication has a half-life of about 7 days, meaning it takes that long for half the drug to be eliminated from your body, as noted by RR Wellness Clinic, which explains why drug levels fall predictably week by week
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This effect is thought to be mediated by GLP-1s ability to inhibit the activity of hypothalamic neurons that promote hunger and to stimulate the activity of neurons that promote satiety
Retatrutide is investigational and, as of the stated evidence check, held no FDA, EMA, NMPA, or other regulatory approval anywhere globally