Because compounded or off-market versions are not closely regulated, you cannot be sure what the product contains or whether the dose is accurate
And these drugs carry their own side effect profile nausea, gastrointestinal issues, and in rare cases more serious complications that need to be weighed carefully
A medication that appears stronger in one headline may not be the best option for a specific patient
Retatrutide cardiovascular data is limited to early-phase trials
Regina DePietro, MD, a family medicine physician at MU Health Care in Columbia, Missouri, says that people also may microdose GLP-1s if they only want to lose a small amount of weight
If your doctor asks what dietary changes you plan to make, have specific answers ready