The Claim

Once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide administration in adults with overweight, obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes over a period of 16 to 48 weeks is associated with a mean reduction of 10.66 kg in body weight, 4.53 kg/m² in BMI, and 6.61 cm in waist circumference, suggesting potential for clinically meaningful weight loss in this population.

Source: Effects of once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide on weight and metabolic markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

What the research says

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In plain English

Taking a weekly injection called retatrutide might help people who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes lose around 10-11 pounds, shrink their waistline, and lower their BMI — which could mean real, helpful weight loss.

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Once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide is associated with a mean reduction of 10.66 kg in body weight, 4.53 kg/m² in BMI, and 6.61 cm in waist circumference in adults with overweight, obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes over 16 to 48 weeks, suggesting potential for clinically meaningful weight loss in this population.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide on weight and metabolic markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    This study looked at a weekly shot called retatrutide in people with extra weight or diabetes and found that, on average, people lost about 10.7 kg, their BMI dropped by 4.5 points, and their waist got 6.6 cm smaller — exactly what the claim says.

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