FAQs
Are the nuts and grains sprouted?
No. Read more...
Are there preservatives in your products?
Preservatives are required in many food products to keep them stable during shipping and storage at room temperature until use. We use the minimum amount of preservatives necessary to maintain quality and freshness, and we use natural preservatives wherever possible. Nutrition labeling on each product identifies the preservatives used.  Foods in ProLon which contain preservatives include: L-Drink has a very small amount of potassium sorbate = to help keep the glycerol stable in liquid form in The L-Bars contain the natural preservatives ascorbic acid and citric acid to protect The... Read more...
Salt content in ProLon:
The sodium content varies slightly between the days, ranging between 1.7 and 1.9 grams per day. This amount meets the criteria for the American Heart Association’s recommended daily salt intake for a heart-healthy diet.  Sodium helps your body hold onto the water you drink, which helps keep you hydrated, and it also helps off-set the effect fasting has on loss of electrolytes. Please reach out to your healthcare provider if you have any sensitivities or contraindications with sodium content. Read more...
Do the rolled oats in the product have gluten?
The rolled oats do not have any gluten in them, although the protein found in oats is similar to gluten. There is no gluten in any of the foods included in ProLon, but some of the products are made in places that also process wheat. If you have a severe allergy to wheat, please consult with your healthcare professional and read the nutrition labeling to determine which items may be safe to consume. Read more...
Is the sunflower oil in the kale crackers hydrogenated or not?
The sunflower oil in the kale crackers is NOT hydrogenated. Read more...
What is intermittent fasting (IF)?
Intermittent fasting can be defined as fasting for less than 2 days. Time-restricted eating, the 5:2 diet, and alternate day fasting are all included under the umbrella term of IF (see also the TRE question and answer below). While there are a variety of fasting methods within the category of IF, they are all based on eating patterns that alternate between intervals of eating and fasting. a. What is Time Restricted Eating (TRE)? The most popular form of intermittent fasting now being practiced, time-restricted eating emphasizes the timing of your meals.... Read more...
What if I forget to eat something in the box or miss taking a supplement?
The ProLon® diet has been carefully curated and scientifically tested to be consumed as packaged. Therefore, we recommend eating all foods in each day's box. If there is any leftover food, or you forget to take a supplement, do not use it on a different day in the cycle, as this may impact the outcome of the diet. Read more...
Can I use ProLon with an existing health condition?
If you have a medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider to determine your suitability for ProLon. If you do not have a provider, you can use our Healthcare Provider Locator to see if we have a provider near you. Read more...
Will I experience acid reflux?
Acid reflux was not a commonly reported occurrence during the clinical trials for ProLon, but different people experience reflux for different reasons, and we cannot give medical advice or state anything about acid reflux and your potential experience with certainty. If you’re concerned about acid reflux, please check with your healthcare provider. Read more...
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. Read more...
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. The process is complex, and each pathway can interact with other pathways, but in general, PKA responds primarily to sugar and carbohydrates, while IGF-1 is primarily responsive to protein (and more strongly triggered by animal protein), and mTOR is triggered by IGF-1 and amino acids. Sugar and carbohydrates (and to some extent caffeine) will activate PKA. These nutrient-sensing pathways all... Read more...
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. To learn about the different kinds of fasts, you can visit https://fasting.com/. Read more...