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- 0:00So this is my very long and overdue update you guys on Rata 2e aka Retta. I started on December 18th.
- 0:10This was a before picture of me. I was 148 on the scale. I am now down at 115. I had no plans on
- 0:21being that low y'all but Mott C literally put me over below the scale. Mott C y'all turns fat into
- 0:27energy. I've loved my Retta. I've had a lot of ups and downs on this journey but definitely a
- 0:32learning curve. Then I am just back on Retta. I started a maintenance dose and now I'm back on
- 0:37my regular 2mg a week dose. Again I've never been on a GLP you guys. So remember if you have been
- 0:42on a GLP before you're going to need to start at at least 3mg of Retta. But anyways I did not
- 0:48have no diet plan you guys. I got off and it was bad. So I'm back on and the reason I'm just back
- 0:54on temporarily is just to get my life together with like a schedule and eating and like being
- 0:59healthy. But this is the best that I've been. If you guys have been doubting or even thinking about
- 1:03getting on Rata 2e aka Retta get on it. Love it.
Peptide weight loss claims on TikTok: what 35 lbs actually means
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The creator describes using compounded retatrutide (a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist currently in Phase 3 trials) for weight loss, achieving approximately 22% body weight reduction from a starting weight of 148 lbs. She reports no prior GLP-1 use, no formal dietary intervention, and experienced weight regain after discontinuation before restarting. This pattern aligns with known GLP-class pharmacology, where weight loss is drug-dependent and reverses substantially after cessation without behavioral support.
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This FormBlends review is specific to "Peptide weight loss claims on TikTok: what 35 lbs actually means" from Jasmine Olivia 💖. We read the clip as a Peptide social video fact-checks claim about Peptide social video fact-checks, then separate the useful signal from what a short social video cannot prove. The page-specific claim focus is: The creator describes using compounded retatrutide (a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist currently in Phase 3 trials) for weight loss, achieving approximately 22% body weight reduction from a starting weight of 148 lbs.
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The source trail for this page is checked against Efficacy of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss, BMI, and Waist Circumference (2025), Discontinuing glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and body habitus (2025), and Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and co-agonists on body composition (2025), plus the creator's own wording. Peptide social video fact-checks decisions still need an eligibility review, medication-interaction screen, access check, and quality-control review before anyone treats a social clip as medical advice.
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- The creator describes using compounded retatrutide (a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist currently in Phase 3 trials) for weight loss, achieving approximately 22% body weight reduction from a starting weight of 148 lbs. She reports no prior GLP-1 use, no formal dietary intervention, and experienced weight regain after discontinuation before restarting. This pattern aligns with known GLP-class pharmacology, where weight loss is drug-dependent and reverses substantially after cessation without behavioral support.
- Retatrutide is not FDA-approved in any form; all current consumer access is through compounded products with no verified purity or potency standards.
- Phase 2 data (Jastreboff et al., 2023, NEJM) showed up to 24.2% body weight loss at 12mg over 48 weeks, but used pharmaceutical-grade drug with supervised titration starting at 0.5mg.
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- Retatrutide is not FDA-approved in any form; all current consumer access is through compounded products with no verified purity or potency standards.
- Phase 2 data (Jastreboff et al., 2023, NEJM) showed up to 24.2% body weight loss at 12mg over 48 weeks, but used pharmaceutical-grade drug with supervised titration starting at 0.5mg.
- The dosing advice in this video (2mg for GLP-naive, 3mg for prior GLP users) has no published clinical basis and contradicts the titration protocol used in trials.
- Glucagon receptor agonism does increase fat oxidation, so the 'turns fat into energy' claim has a real mechanism behind it, even if the phrasing is loose.
- Weight regain after stopping GLP-class drugs is well-documented (Wilding et al., 2022, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism); the creator's experience of things going 'bad' after stopping is the expected pharmacology, not a side effect.
- A 22% body weight reduction without supervised care or dietary structure is not a reproducible template; trial results do not transfer to unmonitored self-dosing.
- Anyone considering retatrutide or similar peptides should work with a licensed provider who can supervise dosing, monitor for side effects, and build sustainable behavioral support alongside pharmacological treatment.
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What did @modern_dreamer actually say?
The creator says she lost 33 pounds on Rata 2e (retatrutide), dropping from 148 to 115 lbs since December 18th, without a structured diet plan and without prior GLP-1 use. She also credits "Mott C" (mounjaro C, likely meaning a semaglutide or tirzepatide add-on, though unclear) for helping convert fat to energy, and gives direct dosing guidance: GLP-naive users start at 2mg per week, prior GLP users should start at "at least 3mg."
She frames this as a success story, acknowledges some rough patches, and is currently back on retatrutide at 2mg weekly to re-establish healthy habits. The recommendation at the end is unambiguous: if you're "doubting or even thinking about getting on Rata 2e, get on it."
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About the Creator
Jasmine Olivia 💖 · TikTok creator
2.5K views on this video
Im down 35 🥔 thank you ratatouille!! #peptide101 #peptok #peptidecommunity #ratatouille #peptalk
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What does the video say about retatrutide?
Retatrutide is not FDA-approved in any form; all current consumer access is through compounded products with no verified purity or potency standards.
What does the video say about phase 2 data (jastreboff et al., 2023, nejm) showed up?
Phase 2 data (Jastreboff et al., 2023, NEJM) showed up to 24.2% body weight loss at 12mg over 48 weeks, but used pharmaceutical-grade drug with supervised titration starting at 0.5mg.
What does the video say about the dosing advice in this video (2mg for glp-naive, 3mg?
The dosing advice in this video (2mg for GLP-naive, 3mg for prior GLP users) has no published clinical basis and contradicts the titration protocol used in trials.
What does the video say about glucagon receptor agonism does increase fat oxidation, so the 'turns?
Glucagon receptor agonism does increase fat oxidation, so the 'turns fat into energy' claim has a real mechanism behind it, even if the phrasing is loose.
What does the video say about weight regain after stopping glp-class drugs?
Weight regain after stopping GLP-class drugs is well-documented (Wilding et al., 2022, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism); the creator's experience of things going 'bad' after stopping is the expected pharmacology, not a side effect.
What does the video say about a 22% body weight reduction without supervised care?
A 22% body weight reduction without supervised care or dietary structure is not a reproducible template; trial results do not transfer to unmonitored self-dosing.
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