Have you heard of the ProLon® Fast Mimicking Diet? You may be aware that intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting can have great benefits for the body. Studies show that it can help burn fat, lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure, and reboot the immune system by clearing out old cells and regenerating new cells. However, if you’ve ever tried to fast, then you know just how difficult it can be to go without food for days on end. But what if you could enjoy all the benefits of fasting without giving up food? That’s where the ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet comes in.
What is ProLon® ?
ProLon® is a revolutionary five-day dietary program that mimics fasting, but includes healthy plant-based meals. The 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet™ (FMD) was developed and clinically tested by Dr. Valter Longo, the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. Valter Longo’s research on FMD is backed by over $48MM in research grants including most from the NIH and NIA. The ProLon® diet reduces the difficulty and risk of water-only fasting while still promoting regenerative changes and weight loss.
ProLon® meals come in 5 grab-and-go boxes (one for each day) that include plant-based energy bars, soups, a variety of snacks, drinks, and supplements.
ProLon® meals come pre-packaged in small boxes for your convenience and include soups, energy bars, snacks, drinks and supplements that are free of gluten, additives, preservatives and chemicals. Each meal has been studied and designed specifically to nourish the body. With ProLon® you get the experience of fasting but with tasty and safe meals that combat the hunger pains and energy loss that usually go along with fasting.
What is the Science Behind ProLon® ?
Dr. Longo is one of the leading experts in nutrition and aging. Over the past 20 years, he has been studying the pathways in the body that cause cellular aging and he has proved that prolonged fasting for women and men can help fight aging by protecting and rejuvenating the body. One of the major processes is called autophagy, which basically involves the body breaking down old cells and replacing them with new cells.
The 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet™ includes a prolonged fasting meal plan that helps maintain healthy levels of glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol. However, the meals are not recognized in your cellular pathways, so your body responds as though it is in fasting mode by flushing the body of toxins, activating stem cell-based renewal and burning excess fat.
What are the Benefits of ProLon®?
Clinical studies show that ProLon® can have beneficial effects on a wide variety of markers associated with ageing, inflammation and poor health. These include decreasing abdominal fat, fasting glucose and C-reactive protein. It can also help increase lean body mass. This makes it a great option for those who are considering fasting for weight loss or for managing and maintaining optimal health.
Will I Lose Weight?
As a fast mimicking diet with a restricted calorie intake, Prolon typically results in weight loss. Your personal experience with Prolon may vary, but the majority of patients report weight loss and fat loss. A healthcare professional will be able to discuss this during consultation, and can work with you on meeting weight goals.
How Can I Start My ProLon® Dietary Program?
Typically the diet should be taken for five consecutive days in a month with one day afterward to transition back to your regular diet. A specific amount of food is provided for each day including breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and supplements.
Before starting your ProLon® 5-day FMD, I highly recommend discussing the dietary program with a healthcare professional, especially if you have any concerns about fasting and heart disease. Your healthcare provider can advise you on how often to take the dietary program.
As a holistic cardiologist focused on heart disease prevention, I am very happy to extend a special offer to any patients interested in trying the 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet™ in 2021.
If are in the Burbank, Valencia, or greater Los Angeles area and would like more information on ProLon® and the 5 Day Fasting Mimicking Diet™, we invite you to schedule an appointment at 818-842-1410.
