Follow-up Repeat metabolic markers after 4-12 weeks, with closer review during dose escalation or major appetite changes
You may be a good candidate for GLP-1 medication if you have a BMI of 30 or greater, which is the medical definition of obesity
Their protein content can aid in making you feel full and can potentially ramp up the production of GLP-1
Spoiler: youre going to want to increase your intake of nutrient-dense food and decrease your intake of high-sugar, high-fat, and ultra-processed foods
These can help restore a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which may make stools more solid and less frequent
The retatrutide dosing schedule from these trials follows a specific escalation protocol designed to manage tolerability while achieving target doses, and this guide documents that protocol in full detail for research reference