hs-CRP: 16-19% reduction with anti-inflammatory protocols
eGFR: +2.62 ml/min/1.73m² with exercise (Meta-analysis, 2019)
Reference:
Scientific Evidence & Citations
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Evidence-Based Prediction Formulas
Weight Loss Trajectory:
W(t) = W₀ × (1 - 0.086 × adherence × (1 - exp(-0.3 × t/12))) Based on DPP: 7% weight loss = 58% diabetes risk reduction