diff --git a/codeflash/optimization/function_optimizer.py b/codeflash/optimization/function_optimizer.py
index 1fa67bd6a..0869541c9 100644
--- a/codeflash/optimization/function_optimizer.py
+++ b/codeflash/optimization/function_optimizer.py
@@ -1886,7 +1886,7 @@ def run_and_parse_tests(
         *,
         enable_coverage: bool = False,
         pytest_min_loops: int = 5,
-        pytest_max_loops: int = 100_000,
+        pytest_max_loops: int = 250,
         code_context: CodeOptimizationContext | None = None,
         unittest_loop_index: int | None = None,
         line_profiler_output_file: Path | None = None,