Retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug not yet approved by any regulator, is reportedly being sold through unregulated channels alongside other peptides. Companies are distributing the compound outside normal pharmaceutical oversight, raising concerns about product safety and quality control.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-14
Pete Davidson told Variety he gained 15 pounds of muscle for his upcoming film 'How to Rob a Bank' by combining intense training and heavy protein intake with the peptides BPC-157 and Sermorelin. He said he wanted to be transparent about his methods rather than let people assume his physique came from diet alone.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-04
Counterfeit versions of retatrutide, an experimental Eli Lilly weight-loss drug not yet submitted for FDA approval, are being sold at spas and on social media despite lacking any regulatory clearance. The drug targets three hormone receptors to suppress appetite and boost calorie burn, with early trial data suggesting significant weight loss, but no legitimate US provider is authorized to prescribe it. ABC Australia reported a case where a counterfeit vial of the drug caused severe liver damage.
futurism.com
· 2026-08-25