Patients should verify that their prescribing physician is licensed in their state and that medication supply includes clear safety instructions and pharmacist contact availability
Retatrutide is administered subcutaneously, meaning into the fat layer just beneath the skin
And it seems like there's some degree of muscle sparing." Andrew Huberman This is broadly accurate on the weight loss figure but overstates the speed and simplifies the muscle data
Still, excessive intake above 400 mcg a day from food and supplement sources combined -- can be problematic because it can lead to selenium toxicity, which can cause hair loss, gastrointestinal upset, and other health issues
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published recommendations in tackling the shortages, warning patients that the medications should only be obtained with a prescription and through a pharmacist, cautioning against online purchases except from trusted sources, where there is proper medical supervision (EMA 2024