Arch Gerontol Geriatr
Statins reduce LDL cholesterol by 3050%, whilst GLP-1 agents achieve only modest reductions of 17%, and are not licensed for dyslipidaemia treatment
I purchased a product advertised online as GLP-3 (Retatrutide) without fully understanding where it came from, how it should be dosed, or whether it was appropriate for my medical history
However, some patients experience significant side effects, including nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal discomfort
Indeed, at their peak in 2024, nearly 1 in 3 Americans taking a GLP-1 drug said they were getting it from a compounding pharmacy
At 48 weeks with the 12mg dose: systolic blood pressure dropped 7.4 mmHg, triglycerides fell 30%, HDL cholesterol increased 8%, and HbA1c decreased 0.4% even in participants without diabetes