FAQs

Any significant change in diet can lead to changes in the gut, which may contribute to feelings of bloating and gassiness. If you typically consume a high fiber diet, or a diet high in carbohydrates (which tend to draw water...

ProLon has not been evaluated in combination with any of these procedures. Please discuss with your healthcare provider, who may recommend waiting several days after finishing ProLon or any other low-calorie diet prior to any medical procedure, and waiting several...

Most people who follow a low-lectin diet try to omit lectins entirely, including legumes, nightshade vegetables, and certain grains. ProLon does contain lectins, however we believe the health benefits outweigh the concerns for most people, and most people tolerate ProLon well,...

While the NR-1 is technically time-release coated, its disintegration time is about 15-20 minutes (that is, while still in the stomach). Because of this, it’s fine to put the NR-1 in the soup, water, or an herbal tea and let...

We cannot provide medical advice, including whether or not you can or should use ProLon if you are on hormone replacement therapy, or any other therapy, medical treatment, or prescription. If you are on hormone replacement therapy (or any other...

The effect of fasting on depression is an area of ongoing research, and there is a lot of interest in this topic. However, there have been no published studies evaluating the impact of ProLon on depression. Please contact your healthcare...

The impact of fasting on the gut microbiome is still being evaluated. All currently published data on ProLon and the gut microbiome is preclinical (tested in animals, but not humans yet), so we cannot speculate on the impact it may...

ProLon has not been evaluated for its impact on “leaky gut” and we cannot comment on what the outcome may be.

You should discuss this question with your healthcare provider, who may advise against using ProLon, or who may have specific recommendations for you during ProLon use regarding fluid intake and medication adjustments. Note that the quantities of food in ProLon...

We do not have any published clinical trial information on PCOS and ProLon use, and cannot make any medical recommendations about the management of PCOS with ProLon at this time. We are looking forward to starting a trial at some...

Do not donate blood during or for 2-3 weeks after completing after ProLon. If you have specific questions, please discuss them with your healthcare provider. If you’ve recently donated blood, the body needs time to recover. Please follow any recommendations...

We do not have any evidence on the effect ProLon can have on the body either pre- or post-surgery of any kind, including cataracts, Lasik, or other surgeries. It is a good general guideline to wait at least 10 days...

ProLon was not tested with massage, so we cannot say for certain what the impact will be.  While some individuals may tolerate gentle massage, we encourage you to avoid intense massage as it may be too strenuous during a prolonged...

If you’re only planning to do one cycle of ProLon, you will likely feel (and be able to measure) many of the benefits we advocate such as losing weight while on the fast, improving your relationship with food, feeling more...