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What Is Retatrutide? Inside the Next-Generation GLP Therapy Revolutionizing Weight Loss

Written by Dr. Jean-Paul Leva | Oct 26, 2025 2:03:26 PM

Introduction

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) have already reshaped how we treat obesity and metabolic disease. But now, researchers are looking beyond dual agonists, and Retatrutide may be the most powerful compound yet.

Dubbed a “triple-hormone powerhouse,” Retatrutide is showing unprecedented results in early trials. In this post, we’ll explore what it is, how it works, clinical data, and what makes it a major step forward in weight-loss science.