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Weight & metabolism.
Gut-hormone mimics and metabolic regulators. Evidence ranges from approved medicines to early laboratory studies.
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WeightFDA-approved
Semaglutide
Approved weight-loss and diabetes drug
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- Lose weight Human evidence
- Control type 2 diabetes Human evidence
- Quiet food noise Early evidence
Read the overviewSold as NXP-1P
WeightFDA-approved
Tirzepatide
Approved weight-loss, diabetes, sleep-apnea drug
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- Lose weight Human evidence
- Control type 2 diabetes Human evidence
- Ease sleep apnea Human evidence
Read the overviewSold as NXP-2P
WeightHuman trials
Retatrutide
Experimental drug for major weight loss
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- Lose a lot of weight Human evidence
- Break a weight-loss stall Unverified
- Keep weight off Unverified
Read the overviewSold as NXP-3P
WeightHuman trials
Cagrilintide
Experimental appetite drug for weight loss
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- Add to weight-loss shots Human evidence
- Quiet food noise Unverified
- Lose weight on its own Early evidence
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WeightHuman trials
Eloralintide
Experimental appetite shot for weight loss
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- Lose weight Early evidence
- Break a weight-loss stall Unverified
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WeightHuman trials
Survodutide
Experimental drug for weight loss
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- Lose weight Human evidence
- Boost tirzepatide’s weight loss Unverified
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WeightHuman trials
AOD-9604
Taken to burn fat
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- Burn stubborn fat Animal/lab
- Repair worn joints Animal/lab
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WeightAnimal & lab only
5-Amino-1MQ
Taken for fat loss and metabolism
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- Burn fat, boost metabolism Animal/lab
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WeightAnimal & lab only
MOTS-c
Taken for metabolism and endurance
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- Boost endurance and energy Animal/lab
- Burn fat, steady blood sugar Animal/lab
- Slow aging Animal/lab
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