The medication is FDA-approved and has been studied in large clinical trials for its safety and efficacy
After you eat, your intestines release GLP-1, which does three main things: it signals your brain that you have eaten, it helps regulate blood sugar by triggering insulin release, and it slows down how fast food leaves your stomach
The latest example is the buzz around retatrutide, or Reta, as its trending on TikTok
Gradual dose reduction over several weeks rather than abrupt cessation allows some adaptation to the changing hormonal environment
Check your doctors across both
Without insurance, branded semaglutide can be expensive, often exceeding $1,000 per month, though compounded versions may offer more affordable options through telehealth platforms [2]