How Prolon Saves You Money & Time

Key takeaways:

• Rising healthcare costs and busy schedules can make effective and affordable health solutions difficult to find.

• Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is comparable in price to one week’s worth of groceries and dining-out expenses for the average American.

• GLP-1 drugs for weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound are vastly more expensive per month than Prolon, and require daily continuous use. Prolon is only used a few times per year and supports healthy, fat-focused weight loss.

• The FMD includes all meals and supplements for five days, saving time on shopping, prepping, and cooking.

• The FMD offers scientifically-backed health results while many fad diets, wellness supplements, and weight loss solutions do not.

When it comes to spending on food and wellness, balancing cost, convenience, and long-term health isn’t easy—and too often, you’re paying more and not feeling better. The Prolon 5‑Day Fasting Mimicking Program changes that. By replacing your regular weekly food spend just three times a year with Prolon’s clinically proven protocol, you can simplify your life, reset your body, and invest in your health—potentially saving on future healthcare costs—all without spending more than you already do on food.

Is Prolon affordable? A cost comparison.

One round of the Prolon 5-Day FMD costs between $175 and $195, depending on your variety or subscription. It covers all the meals and supplements you need for five days, scientifically crafted to give you the benefits of fasting while you enjoy nourishing food—and is comparable to what the average American  already spends on food during that same week.  For context, the average Californian spends around $152 per week on groceries, and the average American spends roughly $82 per week dining out. For that week, the FMD can replace your regular food expenses while delivering fat-focused weight loss, a metabolic reset, and cellular rejuvenation. Prolon has also partnered with TrueMed, so you may even be eligible to use a health savings account (HSA), or flexible spending account (FSA) to purchase or be reimbursed for your Prolon program.  

For those looking to lose weight, the cost difference between Prolon and other popular solutions is striking. Take GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound: even after recent manufacturer price drops for direct out-of-pocket purchases, a month of Wegovy still costs nearly $500, and a 2.5 mg starter dose of Zepbound is around $350. These injections don’t replace your weekly grocery or dining expenses—and they require ongoing use to maintain results. In the long run, that makes them a cost-prohibitive option for many people, with or without insurance coverage. And while GLP-1 drugs can be effective for weight loss, studies show that up to 40% of the weight lost on the drugs can come from lean muscle. 

Other health products and self-proclaimed wellness solutions on the market today may offer big promises, but most do not have much (or any) scientific proof to support their claims. Prolon is backed by over 25 years of scientific research, over 40 clinical trials, and partnerships with 18 universities including the Longevity Institute at USC. By trusting your health to an attainable, convenient, and science-backed approach like Prolon’s, you not only lay the groundwork for potentially avoiding costly health issues down the road, but also set yourself up for a healthier, more vibrant future starting now.

Time-saving convenience 

Meal prepping, grocery shopping, and cooking can take up hours of your week. When following the Prolon 5-Day program, those hassles are eliminated entirely. The pre-prepared meals and structured protocol provide a convenient and time-saving solution, giving you back precious hours while your body undergoes necessary cellular clean-up that will help make you feel and function at your best. Prolon takes care of your nutrition for those five days, while freeing up your schedule; it’s a streamlined way to reap the benefits of cellular rejuvenation—without the stress and time of planning and prepping. 

Prolon: Today’s benefits build tomorrow’s health

The average American spends about $14,570 a year on healthcare, and that doesn’t even include additional care costs for those managing chronic conditions like diabetes; yet rising costs haven’t translated into better health outcomes. Instead of pouring more money into a system that treats illness after it develops, we focus on addressing the root causes through better nutrition. 

We believe nutrition is one of the most powerful tools for long-term health. The Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet is the result of more than 25 years of research into how food can support longevity and help prevent chronic disease—and it was designed to be accessible and affordable.

For the greatest impact, we recommend an initial three-month cycle (15 total days completed over the course of three consecutive months), followed by three to four cycles a year—once a quarter. That’s just over two weeks of meals annually replaced with a clinically proven, science-backed program that can help you protect your health and support healthy aging.

This yearly investment is also designed to provide benefits that can support your health for years to come too, potentially lowering healthcare costs in the future. Here are just a few of the key health benefits you may experience with the Prolon 5-Day FMD:

• Fat loss with muscle protection. Studies demonstrate an average sustained weight loss of 5.7 lbs after three consecutive cycles of Prolon’s 5-Day FMD, but many users report an average loss of five lbs after just one cycle. Unlike a majority of weight-loss solutions, Prolon’s weight loss is fat-focused, and protects lean muscle mass. 

• Decreased body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. Since the FMD specifically targets dangerous visceral fat that tends to collect around organs and the abdomen, users experience an average 1.5 inch reduction in waist circumference, as well as lower BMI results overall. 

• Cellular rejuvenation. The FMD triggers autophagy, the body’s natural process for cellular repair and cleanup. As a result, cells may appear younger than their biological age, and perform daily functions more efficiently.

• Improved skin appearance. Results show an increase in skin hydration by as much as 25%, as well as improvements in overall skin tone, clarity, and radiance after three monthly consecutive cycles.

• Support for healthy metabolic markers. The FMD has been shown to support metabolic health, In fact, four 5-day cycles of Prolon was proven to be as effective for heart health as four months of a continuous adherence to the Mediterranean Diet.

• Enhanced energy levels and mental clarity. Prolon users report feeling more energized after completing a cycle of the 5-Day FMD. Many have also felt they’re able to focus better, and think more clearly once they completed an FMD cycle. 

• Reduced food and sugar cravings. Even one 5-day cycle of Prolon has helped many people improve their relationship with food, prioritize healthier nutrition, incorporate mindful portion control, and reduce their dependence on sugar. 

• Positive lifestyle changes. Using Prolon’s 5-Day FMD to enhance long-term health goals has helped many users self-initialize healthier lifestyle habits, and feel more motivated to exercise. 

For those managing metabolic conditions like obesity, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, our medical division, L-Nutra Health, offers comprehensive programs that include multiple cycles of a low-glycemic FMD, lab testing, physician oversight, and dietitian guidance. 

Just 15 days a year for lifelong health benefits

By incorporating the Prolon 5-Day FMD program three times a year (just 15 days a year), you’re making a long-term investment in your health that offers a meaningful balance of cost, convenience, and long-term benefits. If you’re ready to swap this week’s groceries and get started, we’re waiting for you!

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