PMID 2899993
- **Retatrutide vial** (lyophilized powder -- usually a white cake or powder at the bottom) - **Bacteriostatic water (BAC water)** -- NOT sterile water unless using single-dose - **3ml syringe with needle** for drawing BAC water - **Insulin syringes** (29-31 gauge, 1/2 inch) for injections - **Alcohol swabs** (70% isopropyl) - **Clean, flat work surface** with good lighting - **Sharps container** for needle disposal ### Know Your Vial Compounded retatrutide commonly comes in these sizes: - **30mg** -- Good for patients on lower doses (1-4mg)
The discovery that NNMT expression is dramatically elevated in adipose tissue of obese humans and animal models, and that NNMT inhibition or knockdown prevents diet-induced obesity and improves metabolic health, has catalyzed intense research interest in NNMT as a therapeutic target for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related conditions
Light exposure should be minimized, so its best to store the vials in their original carton or in an opaque container in the fridge
However, protocols extending beyond 6 months in humans rely on extrapolation rather than controlled studies
Use a fresh alcohol prep pad to wipe the rubber stopper of each vial