When Patients Might Consider Dose Adjustments If weekly dosing causes side effects like persistent nausea or gastrointestinal discomfort, your healthcare provider may recommend reducing dose strengthnot extending the interval
Boosting Metabolism : GLP-1 therapy enhances your metabolic rate, helping your body burn calories more effectively
However, concerns over the price, global supplies and side-effects of treatments persist in the rapidly growing sector, estimated to be worth $200bn (145bn) by the end of the decade
Intramuscular (IM) Shots: Quick, Effective Nutrient Delivery Without IVs Intramuscular shots (IM) are administered into the muscle, Glute or Deltoid, as opposed to an IV which is injected directly into a vein
Retatrutide titration protocol Retatrutide follows a similar monthly escalation pattern, but with different starting points and targets: Weeks 1-4: 1mg once weekly (initiation) Weeks 5-8: 2mg once weekly Weeks 9-12: 4mg once weekly Weeks 13-16: 8mg once weekly Week 17+: 12mg once weekly (maintenance) The retatrutide starting dose is lower at 1mg, reflecting the triple agonist mechanism and the need for careful GI adjustment