OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Paid for independent.
To answer Dr.PeteFamMed: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this Paid for independent discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 lbs | 225 lbs | 205 lbs |
| A1C | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.
Subscribing to this thread. Paid for independent is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏
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Shop Reference StandardsSlightly tangential to Paid for independent but JenMemphis reminded me — what is the latest on the oral formulations?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
+1 to LarryQC_SD. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Paid for independent.