About Us

About Clear Metabolic

An independent GLP-1 resource built by someone actually on these medications. No pharma funding. No sponsored rankings. Just honest comparisons and real pricing data.

Who I Am

My name is Ashraf. I have been on Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for over a year. I track my progress with DEXA scans every 8-12 weeks. My last scan: 181.6 lbs, 21.9% body fat. My target: 165 lbs at 13-15% body fat.

Before starting GLP-1 treatment, I spent weeks researching providers, comparing prices, reading clinical trial data, and trying to figure out which platform was actually worth the money. The information was scattered across Reddit threads, provider marketing pages, and paywalled articles. Nothing gave me the full picture in one place.

So I built Clear Metabolic.

My background is in investment banking and management consulting. I spent years at McKinsey analyzing businesses and markets. I am not a doctor, and I do not pretend to be one. But I know how to research a topic, compare options, and present data clearly. That is what this site does.

What This Site Is

Clear Metabolic is an independent resource for people considering or currently using GLP-1 medications for weight loss. We cover:

• Provider comparisons with real pricing data from 50+ telehealth platforms and clinics
• Honest provider reviews covering what works, what does not, and the red flags
• Evidence-based guides on insurance coverage, side effects, dosing, and cost reduction
• Medication comparisons backed by clinical trial data (SURMOUNT, STEP, SELECT)
• Body composition tools to track more than just weight

Every price, every rating, and every clinical statistic on this site is sourced from publicly available data. We update pricing monthly and flag when information may be outdated.

What This Site Is Not

• Not medical advice. I am not a doctor. Nothing on this site replaces a conversation with your healthcare provider.
• Not sponsored by any pharmaceutical company. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly do not fund, review, or influence this content.
• Not a provider. We do not prescribe medication or provide medical services. We help you compare the providers that do.

How We Make Money

Clear Metabolic earns affiliate commissions when you sign up for a provider through links on this site. This does not affect our rankings or recommendations. We feature the same providers we would recommend to a friend.

Our rankings are based on the ClearScore rating system, which weighs pricing, medication options, clinical support, user reviews, and transparency. No provider can pay for a higher ranking.

For full details on our editorial standards and affiliate relationships, see our disclaimer page.

Editorial Standards

• First-person experience. I write from my own experience on GLP-1 medication. When I reference a provider, a side effect, or a dosing experience, it is grounded in what I have actually been through.
• Clinical data cited. Every clinical claim references specific trials (SURMOUNT-1, STEP 1, SURMOUNT-5, SELECT). We do not make up statistics.
• Pricing verified. We check provider pricing monthly and note when data was last updated.
• No AI fluff. This site is written in plain language. We do not use filler phrases, corporate jargon, or vague generalizations.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or feedback: ashraf.a.heleka@gmail.com