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Retatrutide — The Core

The triple GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon agonist at the center of the Clav stack. Phase 2: −28.7% body weight at 48 weeks.

−28.7%
Body weight reduction
Phase 2 at 48 weeks, 8mg/week
3
Receptor agonism
GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon
48wk
Phase 2 duration
Weight loss not plateaued at end
4
Vial sizes available
10mg / 15mg / 30mg / 60mg

Mechanism of Action

GLP-1R Appetite Suppression

GLP-1 receptor activation in the hypothalamus suppresses appetite, slows gastric emptying, and extends satiety. This is the shared mechanism with semaglutide — the foundation of all GLP peptides.

GcgR Fat Oxidation

Glucagon receptor engagement drives hepatic beta-oxidation and brown adipose thermogenesis — active fat burning mechanisms absent in semaglutide and tirzepatide. This is why Retatrutide's Phase 2 data (−28.7%) far exceeds dual agonists.

GIPR Insulin Sensitization

GIP receptor agonism enhances peripheral insulin sensitivity and synergistically potentiates GLP-1 receptor signaling — explaining the additive benefit of dual and triple agonists over GLP-1 alone.

Retatrutide: The Triple-Agonist Core

Retatrutide is the most potent GLP peptide in clinical research. Unlike semaglutide (GLP-1 only) or tirzepatide (GLP-1 + GIP), Retatrutide activates three receptors simultaneously:

  • GLP-1R — appetite suppression, satiety, insulin secretion
  • GIPR — enhanced insulin sensitivity, adipocyte metabolism
  • GcgR — hepatic fat oxidation, brown adipose thermogenesis
The glucagon receptor addition is the key differentiator. It creates an active fat-burning mechanism (thermogenesis) that doesn't exist in semaglutide or tirzepatide.

Phase 2 Trial Results

Dose24-week loss48-week loss
4mg/week−17.5%
8mg/week−24.2%−28.7%

The 48-week trajectory had not plateaued — suggesting continued loss with longer protocols.

vs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide

CompoundReceptorsBest Phase Result
SemaglutideGLP-1−14.9% (STEP-1)
TirzepatideGLP-1 + GIP−20.9% (SURMOUNT-1)
RetatrutideGLP-1 + GIP + GcgR−28.7% (Phase 2)

Why the Clav Stack Uses Retatrutide

Clavicular chose Retatrutide specifically for the glucagon receptor engagement — the third mechanism that sets it apart. The data-driven argument: if you're going to run a GLP protocol for looksmaxxing, run the one with the most receptor coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Retatrutide?

Retatrutide (GLP-3 R) is a triple GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon receptor agonist — the most advanced GLP compound in clinical research. Phase 2 trial showed −28.7% body weight reduction at 48 weeks, the highest result ever recorded for a GLP compound.

How is Retatrutide different from tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide activates GLP-1 and GIP receptors. Retatrutide adds the Glucagon receptor — which drives hepatic fat oxidation and brown adipose thermogenesis, raising resting metabolic rate. This is the mechanism behind Retatrutide's ~8 percentage point advantage over tirzepatide in fat loss data.

What vial size should I buy?

GLP-3 R 15mg is the standard Clav stack supply. The 30mg is the best value per mg for extended protocols. The 60mg is for bulk/long-term research.

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