It belongs to a novel class of drugs known as triple agonists , meaning it simultaneously activates three hormone receptors: GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) which reduces appetite and slows gastric emptying [9] [10] GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) which may enhance insulin secretion and has been suggested in early studies to support fat metabolism Glucagon receptor which may increase energy expenditure and has been proposed to support fat breakdown in the liver, based on early pharmacological data [11] [12] This triple mechanism distinguishes retatrutide from existing approved medicines such as semaglutide (a GLP-1 agonist) or tirzepatide (a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist)
SIRT1, the most studied sirtuin, directly influences how your body processes and stores fat
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But GLP-1s also come with some tricky-to-manage side effects
Next-generation molecules Newer molecules entering the GLP-1 space, including GLP-3 peptides , mazdutide , survodutide , and orforglipron , each have unique pharmacokinetic profiles that will require their own timing optimization strategies