One that is in late-stage trials but is already getting lots of headlines is retatrutide
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials have further confirmed that while GLP-1RAs lower body weight and fat mass significantly, they do not appear to exert an independent detrimental effect on skeletal muscle index beyond expected proportional reductions [25]
Insurance is not required to start
doi:10.3389/fendo.2026.1291857
If possible, also track waist circumference weekly, body composition monthly (through DEXA or bioimpedance), and blood markers quarterly (fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes)
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