Retatrutide
Insufficient identified evidenceRetatrutide is an investigational peptide that acts on three receptors at once — GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.
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Retatrutide is an investigational peptide that acts on three receptors at once — GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.
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