The TRIUMPH-4 trial showed that retatrutide at 12mg reduced: Systolic blood pressure: 14.0 mmHg reduction Non-HDL cholesterol: clinically meaningful improvement High-sensitivity C-reactive protein: significant reduction (a marker of systemic inflammation) Triglycerides: substantial decrease Tirzepatide produces similar cardiovascular improvements, with well-documented reductions in blood pressure, triglycerides, and inflammatory markers across the SURMOUNT and SURPASS programs
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a third is using a compounded protocol entirely outside the brand system