OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Joint pain improvement vs.
To answer Dr.RenalNash: 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 Joint pain improvement vs discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260 lbs | 230 lbs | 215 lbs |
| A1C | 6.4% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.
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Shop Reference StandardsSlightly tangential to Joint pain improvement vs but RetaRick_CA 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 Dr.PeteFamMed. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Joint pain improvement vs.