Vitamin deficiencies, specifically vitamin B12 and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
These mechanisms are relevant in injuries where structural tissue repair is required, such as tendon or ligament strain
These effects may begin within days of the first injection and can vary throughout the week
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Given the significant differences in mechanism, evidence, regulatory status, and clinical indication, a direct head-to-head comparison of retatrutide and tesamorelin as interchangeable options is not clinically appropriate