Once reconstituted, Retatrutide must be kept refrigerated at a temperature between 2C and 8C (36F and 46F)
Such changes may indicate that the medication has degraded or become contaminated
When investigating elevated B12, additional tests such as active B12 (holotranscobalamin), methylmalonic acid, and homocysteine may help clarify true B12 status
PMID: 28370978 Parker NP, Ardeshirpour F, Schmechel SC, et al
Yet it is being prescribed for healthy individuals to reduce abdominal fat, improve muscle mass and cognitive health
Individuals at higher risk include older adults with reduced stomach acid production, people with gastrointestinal conditions affecting absorption, strict vegans, and those taking medications like metformin or proton pump inhibitors