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Research Summary | Retatrutide is the ultimate triple-threat for weight loss. It tells your brain you are full, tells your stomach to stop eating, AND cranks up your metabolism to burn off massive amounts of fat faster than anything else. | Survodutide is a dual-action weight loss powerhouse. It kills your appetite so you do not want to eat, while simultaneously turning up your body's heat to burn off stubborn fat directly from the liver. |
Studied For | Obesity / overweightType 2 diabetesLiver fat / MASLD / NAFLDTriple agonist weight lossGLP-1 GIP glucagon combined therapyMetabolic syndromeInsulin resistanceHbA1c reductionCardiovascular risk reductionNon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)Body weight reduction vs placeboAppetite suppression triple pathwayLean mass preservation during weight lossObstructive sleep apnea in obesityextreme weight lossobesityliver fat reductionNAFLDmetabolic rate increaseappetite suppressionlipid lowering | Obesity / overweightType 2 diabetesMASH / metabolic liver diseaseNon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)Liver fat reductionDual GLP-1 glucagon therapyHbA1c loweringBody weight reductionCardiovascular risk reductionInsulin resistanceMetabolic syndromeHepatic steatosisLipid metabolismweight lossliver fat reductionNASHNAFLDobesityenergy expenditure increase |
Research Areas | MetabolicWeight Management & Fat Loss | MetabolicWeight Management & Fat Loss |
Best Stacked With | l-carnitineb12bac-water | l-carnitineb12bac-water |
Overview | ||
Category | Weight Loss & Metabolism | Weight Loss & Metabolism |
Compound Class | Synthetic triple agonist: GIP receptor + GLP-1 receptor + glucagon receptor | Synthetic dual agonist: GLP-1 receptor + glucagon receptor |
Molecular Target | GIPR (GIP receptor) + GLP-1R (GLP-1 receptor) + GCGR (glucagon receptor); triple incretin/glucagon signaling for maximal metabolic effect | GLP-1R (satiety, insulin secretion) + GCGR (glucagon receptor: energy expenditure, hepatic lipid metabolism); dual incretin-glucagon signaling |
Aliases / AKA | LY-3437943Triple-GRetatrutide peptideLY3437943Triple agonist obesity drugGIP GLP-1 glucagon triple agonist | BI 456906BI-456906Survodutide peptideGLP-1 glucagon dual agonist BI 456906Boehringer dual agonistGCGR GLP-1R dual agonist |
Parent Compound | Incretin triple agonist | Oxyntomodulin-based |
Molecular Weight | 4731.3 Da | 4231.63 Da |
Amino Acid Sequence | 39-aa GIP/GLP-1/glucagon tri-agonist (acylated) | GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist (acylated synthetic peptide) |
CAS Number | 2381089-83-2 | 2805997-46-8 |
Year Discovered | Not Listed | Not Listed |
Pro-Angiogenic | No | No |
GLP-1 Class | ||
Purity | Not Listed | Not Listed |
Identity | ||
Evidence Tier | ||
Risk Level | ||
PubMed Citations | 306 Good | 420 Good |
Clinical Trials | 1515 Active | 88 Active |
Regulatory Status | Investigational (Eli Lilly); Phase 3 TRIUMPH program -- TRIUMPH-1 topline results reported May 2026 (2,339 participants, 80 wk; -28.3% mean weight loss at 12 mg; all three doses met primary and key secondary endpoints vs placebo); NDA submission expected Q4 2026 to Q1 2027; FDA decision projected 2027 or later; not FDA-approved; non-trial material research-use-only. | Investigational (Boehringer Ingelheim / Zealand Pharma); not FDA-approved. |
Evidence & Regulatory | ||
Half-Life | ~1 week | ~1 week |
Typical Frequency | Not Listed | Not Listed |
Administration Route | Injection Only | Injection Only |
Mechanism / PK | Not Listed | Not Listed |
Reported Findings | A Phase 2 trial reported up to about 17.5 percent weight reduction at 24 weeks and more at 48 weeks; Phase 3 is ongoing. | Pooled trial data associate 4 to 11 months of treatment with roughly 7 to 9 percent weight reduction, plus Phase 2 liver-disease activity. |
Side Effects Noted | Dose-dependent gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), fatigue, mild heart-rate increases. | Predominantly gastrointestinal; glucagon agonism can raise heart rate. |
Warnings | Investigational with no approved label or long-term safety data; theoretical thyroid C-cell and pancreatitis considerations under study. Research use only. | Investigational with no approved indication or long-term safety data; GLP-1 class considerations under study. Research use only. |
Pharmacology | ||
Form | lyophilized | lyophilized |
Diluent | bacteriostatic or sterile water; gentle | bacteriostatic or sterile water |
Storage Temp | frozen/refrigerated, dark | frozen/refrigerated, dark |
Light Sensitive | Yes | Yes |
Freeze / Thaw | avoid | avoid |
Handling Notes | Lipidated peptide; gentle reconstitution avoids foaming. | Note: catalog lists this as Survotutide (spelling). |
Reconstituted Shelf Life | 28 Days Refrigerated | 28 Days Refrigerated |
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