Omega-6 fatty acids are natural chemicals found in plants and are required to activate healthy levels of inflammation to repair tissue or fight infection in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are natural chemicals found in plants and animal flesh and act as a counterbalance to help turn off inflammation after it is no longer necessary. nnUnfortunately, our modern food supply contains an excessive amount of inflammation-promoting omega-6 fatty acids and deficient amounts of inflammation extinguishing omega-3 fatty acids, which is why The Nemechek Protocol requires a daily dose of fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) and a reduction of vegetable oils (omega-6 fatty acids)

No. Other forms of omega-3 fatty acids, such as flax oil (ALA), do not readily penetrate the central nervous system and do not have the same impact on inflammation or microglia function as DHA.

There is no need to skip the EVOO because research shows that EVOO helps people feel full after a meal, which allows people to control their weight. This full feeling is associated with a derivative of oleic acid called OEA (Oleoiletanolamide).nnResearch also suggests that ingesting dietary fat stimulates epithelial cells of the small intestine and releases the OEA. Upon release, it engages sensory fibers of the vagus nerve to diminish food intake. The vagus nerve is the autonomic nervous system’s main nerve.nnThe absorptive epithelium of the small intestine converts the oleic acid contained within the olive oil in to OEA. OEA acts with receptors causing the feeling of satiety which affects meal size and reduces feeding frequency. In other words, daily consumption of EVOO can aid weight loss and improve metabolism.

The primary deteriorating factors for fish oil and olive oil are sunlight and oxygen. Both are commonly stored in dark glass containers to block some light, but a typical bottle does little to prevent oxygen from entering the bottle every time the oil is poured out of the bottle.nnRefrigeration helps to limit oxidation damage to the oils. Unfortunately, refrigerating olive oil often makes it so thick it cannot be poured out of the bottle. Fish oil capsules are not required to be refrigerated because the oil is protected from oxygen by the gelatin capsule.nnNemechek Gold olive oil is stored in a pouch that prevents all light from damaging the oil, and all oxygen is removed from the container during the filling process. Oil is dispensed through a spout, and the self-collapsing nature of the bag prevents oxygen from entering the pouch.nnThe pouch design for Nemechek Gold is the best method to store olive oil.

Olive oil is very safe for routine consumption. Consuming too much at one time might cause some digestive issues in adults but I believe this is not the case in children since we are using such small daily doses.