FAQs

Can I donate blood with ProLon?
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...
ProLon and medical procedures including surgery and acupuncture.
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...
Can I get a massage while using ProLon?
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...
Planning vaccines (like flu shot) around ProLon.
For vaccines scheduled in advance, one should not use ProLon in the week prior to the vaccine. For vaccines that are not planned in advance, if the opportunity to receive a vaccine comes up while you happen to be on...
What types of blood tests can be done to measure metabolic health?
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...