The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet
What is ProLon®?
ProLon® is a revolutionary five-day dietary program that reduces the difficulty and risk of water-only fasting while promoting regenerative changes, longevity and weight loss.
The 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet™ (FMD) mimics fasting and includes healthy plant-based meals.
This program was developed and clinically tested by Dr. Valter Longo, the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and is backed by over $48MM in research grants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is fasting healthy and safe? What complaints are associated with fasting?
For most people, yes. And prolonged fasting contributes to transformative, sustained health benefits. However, if you have a health condition of any kind, or any concerns about fasting, you should speak to your healthcare provider before starting a prolonged fast.
How long do the benefits of the ProLon program last?
Health benefits are sustained for up to three months if you complete 3 consecutive cycles of ProLon. We have not studied the retention of benefits from a single cycle of ProLon.
What are the food pathways affected by the ProLon program?
While there are many different signaling factors in the “nutrient-sensing pathways” involved with cellular fasting, the 3 primary nutrient-sensing pathways that ProLon and fasting down-regulate are IGF-1, mTOR, and PKA.
What type of
fast should I do?
No matter which kind of fasting you choose, it can be beneficial. There may be certain risks with specific kinds of fasts, which is why you should first talk about your plan with your healthcare provider.
Who should engage in the ProLon® Dietary program?
ProLon is intended for use by healthy individuals who want to enhance their health and well-being and by individuals who struggle with weight and want to proactively manage their weight in an easy and healthy way.
How should the ProLon Diet be used?
The diet should be used for five consecutive days, after which the individual will transition on the 6th day and then resume their normal diet.
What is the daily caloric intake on ProLon?
Day 1 has about 1100 calories (kcals), while Days 2-5 have between 700 and 800 calories (kcals) per day.
What happens in my body during the Fasting Mimicking Diet?
FMD® provides the body with a scientifically developed, naturally occurring combination of macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, proteins) and micronutrients (essential vitamins and minerals) designed to keep the body nourished while going through the rejuvenating process of the fasting state.
Can I start Day 1 of ProLon® the night before with one of the dinner soups?
You may have a light dinner the night before starting ProLon, however we recommend that you use the food provided according to the instructions, starting with breakfast on the morning of Day 1 to ensure that you get all of the benefits of ProLon.