To answer RetaRick_CA's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, New Year goals check-in is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
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This is exactly right. RetaRick_CA articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The New Year goals check-in aspect is the most important factor.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on New Year goals check-in .
To answer julia.endo: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.
Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
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Verify Your Peptidesquinn_sf said:5%, triglycerides 213 → 113 mg/dL, hsCRP 8
This is exactly right. quinn_sf articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The New Year goals check-in aspect is what made the difference for me.
This thread is incredible for New Year goals info. Better than most online groups.