Retatrutide vs Epitalon

Compare the research profiles of Retatrutide and Epitalon. Read the individual guides for evidence and limitations.

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This page summarizes database profiles and has not yet received a study-by-study editorial review. These compounds are filed under different research categories, so a direct treatment comparison may not answer a meaningful clinical question. Use the linked guides and primary sources to evaluate a specific claim.

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Retatrutide

Retatrutide (LY3437943)

Category

weight-loss

Research Level

Phase 3 Clinical Trials

FDA Status

clinical-trials

Epitalon

Epitalon (Epithalon)

Category

anti-aging

Research Level

Preclinical

FDA Status

not-approved

Detailed Comparison

AspectRetatrutideEpitalon
OverviewA triple hormone receptor agonist (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon) in clinical trials by Eli Lilly. Shows remarkable weight loss results up to 29% body weight. Often misleadingly called "GLP-3" on gray market....A synthetic tetrapeptide studied for telomerase activation and potential anti-aging effects. Developed by Russian scientist Vladimir Khavinson. Popular in longevity circles....
Research topics (not established benefits)
  • Weight loss (investigational)
  • Metabolic health (investigational)
  • Anti-aging
  • Sleep improvement
  • Longevity
Side Effects
  • Nausea (reported in trials)
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Unknown - very limited data
  • Injection site reactions
  • Potential unknown long-term effects
MechanismActivates three receptors simultaneously: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. The glucagon component may provide additional metabolic benefits and fat burning....Believed to activate telomerase, the enzyme that maintains telomere length. Telomere shortening is associated with aging, so maintaining length could ...

Frequently Asked Questions

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