We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
Summary
An experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide is being sold online and even in stores without approval or proper medical checks. Tests showed that some products bought this way contain unsafe ingredients and bacteria, which could make people sick.Key Facts
- Retatrutide, a peptide drug for obesity, is still in clinical trials and not approved by the FDA.
- The drug can be easily bought online or at local shops without any medical consultation.
- Some products labeled as retatrutide actually contained harmful fillers and bacteria.
- Injecting contaminated drugs can cause serious infections.
- Medical experts warn that buying unapproved drugs is risky because their safety and dosage are not guaranteed.
- Eli Lilly, the company studying retatrutide, says unregulated products are dangerous and inconsistent.
- Regulators have not yet taken strong action against the black market selling these drugs.
- Experts hope for better rules to control the sale of such unapproved medications online and offline.
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