Scouted: I Tried Prolon’s 5-Day ‘Fasting-Mimicking’ Program and Lived to Tell the Tale

Prolon. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Like many food lovers, the word “fasting” has always intimidated me—especially since I’ve committed to exercising consistently in 2026. When I saw a food influencer post about Prolon’s “Fasting Mimicking” Nutrition program last year, I was instantly intrigued—particularly because she said she felt amazing during the entire five-day program. At the start of the new year, I was looking for a reset, but juice cleanses , and caffeine-free programs were a hard pass for me. Prolon’s program promises to deliver the benefits of fasting (we’ll get into that later) while still allowing you to eat a small amount of solids and liquids. Essentially, the low-calorie diet tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting, letting you reap the benefits without severe caloric restriction. Dr. Valter Longo , founder of L-Nutra and creator of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), developed the nutrition program to help patients lose weight and, more importantly, reduce cholesterol, lower age-related disease risk, boost metabolic health, and promote longevity. Prolon’s program has also been clinically tested by the laboratory of Dr. Longo and Keck Hospital at the University of Southern California, which is a big deal—something many other fasting programs and cleanses can’t claim. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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