retatrutide weight loss study Treatment Explained VisualAbstract: Retatrutide reduces body weight

A human cellular model for studying the regulation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion

Especially for older adults who have the most to gain from a drug that lowers the risk of heart disease but also need to preserve muscle strength combining a muscle-preserving drug with GLP-1 agonists could be a big deal

But more studies may be needed to get a better sense of the range of possible side effects of Ozempic and other such medications over longer periods of time and in broader populations than those in the original clinical trials

Retatrutide costs $450 to $750 per month depending on your dose level and source

Photo Caption: Valerie Rainville (left) lost more than 70 pounds while preserving lean muscle during her GLP-1 weight-loss journey with nutritional guidance and lifestyle support from Tracey Voyer (right), co-owner of Nutrishop Fitchburg.

Some people tolerate one medication better than another, even within the same class