Children under the age of 18
Women who are pregnant or nursing
Individuals who are allergic nuts (macadamia, cashew, almond, pecan), soy, oats, sesame, or celery/celeriac
Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) <18
Individuals diagnosed with serious medical condition or disease, unless approved in writing by a physician appropriately trained to treat that condition
Individuals who have been severely weakened by a disease or medical procedure
Individuals who are taking medications which may not be safely consumed with a calorie restricted diet unless authorized in writing by a licensed physician
Individuals with Diabetes (type 1 and type 2), cardiovascular disease and cancer, unless approved in writing by a licensed physician. ProLon®should never be combined with glucose lowering drugs, such as metformin or insulin
Fasting is prohibited for individuals with particular metabolic diseases, such as those affecting gluconeogenesis.
Individuals with a history of significant cardiac disease, particularly uncompensated congestive heart failure NYHA grade 2 or more or LVEF <40% on any prior assessment
Individuals with a history of syncope (fainting) with calorie restriction or other medical co-morbidities
Individuals who have special dietary needs that are incompatible with the ProLon meal plan
Individuals with liver or kidney disorders that may be affected by the very low glucose and protein content of the diet
