The investigational triple agonist combining appetite control with an energy-expenditure signal.
Vial
10 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Dose
2 mg
Units on 1 mL
40
Timing
AM
Frequency
1x per week
Duration
Until goal weight
Note: Initial dose: 2mg once weekly (1/2 recommended starting dose)
Also sold as
Research chemical vendors can't legally label products with the real name, so Retatrutide often appears under coded SKUs. If you're shopping and see any of these, it's the same compound:
3R· Common shorthand
Branch-3R· Branch Peptides
Ion-3R· Ion Peptides
GLP-3
GLP3
Triple-R
Reta
LY-3437943
Codes shown are for identification only. Always verify third-party COAs before purchase.
Your draw
40 units · 2 mg
On a standard 100-unit / 1 mL insulin syringe.
What it actually is
Retatrutide is a once-weekly investigational medicine that activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. GLP-1 and GIP affect appetite, insulin response, and blood glucose; the glucagon component may also increase energy expenditure. In a 48-week Phase 2 obesity trial, the highest-dose group had a mean weight reduction of about 24%, but that result cannot be compared directly with a different trial or treated as a guarantee. Retatrutide is not currently an approved prescription medicine, and its long-term benefit-risk profile is still being studied.
Retatrutide remains investigational. Published trials used gradual dose escalation to improve tolerability. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and increased heart rate have been reported. It should not be described as an approved alternative to semaglutide or tirzepatide.
Why people use it
Interest in the strongest average weight-loss signal reported among late-stage incretin studies
Research into obesity, insulin resistance, and reduction of excess liver fat
Once-weekly action across three metabolic receptor pathways
Important distinction: trial results come from controlled investigational use, not unverified research products
Educational only · Not a vendor claim
How it works
Activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors in one investigational molecule. The first two pathways influence satiety and glucose regulation, while glucagon receptor activity may raise energy expenditure and fat oxidation.
Health benefits
Mean weight reduction approached 24% at 48 weeks in the highest-dose Phase 2 group
Promising reductions in waist circumference and cardiometabolic risk markers
Research signal for reducing excess liver fat
Once-weekly pharmacology
What you'll feel
Appetite and food intake may fall substantially
Weight change builds over months rather than days
GI tolerance can change after each escalation
Resting heart rate may increase
Pros
Three complementary metabolic targets
Leading investigational weight-loss efficacy signal
Being studied in large late-stage clinical programs
Potential beyond appetite reduction alone
Cons
Not approved for routine clinical use
No mature long-term safety record
Trial percentages are not directly comparable across different studies
Unverified products do not replicate clinical-trial quality controls
Side effects to know
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea or constipation
Reduced appetite and fatigue
Increased heart rate
Potential class risks involving gallbladder, pancreas, dehydration, and severe GI symptoms
Best suited for
Understanding triple-agonist researchComparing emerging obesity therapiesReviewing clinical-trial evidence, not self-treatment
Educational summary · Not medical advice · Discuss with a qualified clinician
What to expect
Typical timeline
General pattern for the Fat Loss category. Individual response varies.
Week 1
Titrate up slowly. Expect appetite drop, mild nausea, and possible constipation with GLP-1s. Hydrate and lean on fiber.
Weeks 2–4
Steady weight trend down (0.5–1.5 lb/week is healthy). Prioritize protein (~1 g/lb lean mass) to protect muscle.
Weeks 4–8
Body composition visibly shifts. Add resistance training if you haven't — muscle preservation is the whole game.
Weeks 8+
Re-evaluate dose. Consider a maintenance drop or a scheduled break to reset receptor sensitivity.
Stacking partners
Pairs well with
Common combinations experienced users run alongside Retatrutide. Always add one peptide at a time so you can attribute effects and side effects.
1Reconstitute the 10 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. Tilt — don't shake.
2Concentration becomes 5,000 mcg/mL (5 mg/mL).
3For a 2 mg dose, draw 0.400 mL — that's 40 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe.
4One vial gives you approximately 5 doses.
Reminder: 100 units on an insulin syringe = 1 mL. Always start at half the listed dose for the first week and rotate injection sites between arms, legs, abdomen, and glutes.
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