The Beauty Authority: The Truth About Retatrutide with Dr. Rekha Kumar

Raise your hand if you've heard someone talking about Retatrutide lately. Even though it hasn't been FDA approved, this next-generation weight-loss drug is already making the rounds on social media, in gyms and in wellness circles. So what is it, how is it different from Ozempic and Zepbound and should anyone actually be taking it? In this episode, board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Rekha Kumar separates fact from fiction. From DIY peptides and gray-market injections to bodybuilders, biohackers and the future of metabolic medicine, this is everything you need to know before jumping on the next big thing. Watch by Section: 00:10 – What Is Retatrutide? 00:57 – How Is It Different From Ozempic and Zepbound? 02:11 – Why Are Bodybuilders Using It? 04:32 – The Risks of DIY and Gray-Market Retatrutide 08:08 – The Peptide Boom: What's Worth the Hype? 10:23 – Do Peptides Increase Cancer Risk? 11:27 – The Future of Weight Loss and Longevity Medicine 12:35 – Final Advice: Should You Wait? 🎧 Listen to The Beauty Authority Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newbeautys-the-beauty-authority/id1869765064 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dikC8KJFFN8FBqSgYLhDV Hosted by Tatiana Bido, Director of Aesthetic Content at NewBeauty. Subscribe for more conversations with leading experts in beauty, aesthetics, wellness and longevity. New episodes of The Beauty Authority feature board-certified physicians, industry leaders and evidence-based advice on the treatments, tr