When GLP-1 reaches the pancreas, it binds to the GLP-1 receptors (GLP-1R) expressed on pancreatic cells, stimulating insulin release
It also has a proven heart benefit: in a large trial, it reduced heart attacks and strokes by 20%
The trial also identified a dose-related dysesthesia (nerve-tingling) signal in 8.8% of 9 mg and 20.9% of 12 mg patients a safety signal that doesn't appear in the cagrilintide literature
Retatrutide could rival surgical interventions when it comes to significant weight reduction
The risks of microdosing are significant and multifaceted: Therapeutic inefficacy : Sub-therapeutic doses may fail to achieve meaningful improvements in glycaemic control or weight management, potentially delaying appropriate treatment and allowing disease progression
It also delays gastric emptying, inhibits glucagon release from pancreatic alpha cells, causes the proliferation of beta cells, and decreases their apoptosis