Can a higher phenol count in an olive oil improve recovery? Will I see improvements if I get a COOC olive oil with higher phenols?

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Generally speaking, if recovery is not doing well or is lacking progress it indicates that bacterial overgrowth is not being managed effectively and you may need to consider moving from inulin to monthly rifaximin or monthly to continuous rifaximin to improve recovery. nnIf the COOC certified olive oil that you are using contains sufficient phenols (greater than 200 mg/kgs) then it is more than likely not the issue. If you are using a COOC certified oil with a low phenol count, I recommend upgrading to one that is greater than 200 mgs/kgs which is considered within the health-promoting range.

Giving my child olive oil seems to trigger unwanted behaviors. Does that mean I should skip the olive oil and just use the inulin and fish oil?

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If when you begin the protocol, you observe a worsening of behaviors when you administer the fish oil or olive oil, it would indicate that “leaky gut” has not resolved. The tissue surrounding the small intestine contains approximately 80% of all white blood cells within the body, and the leakage of bacterial cell wall fragments (LPS) and food molecules are viewed as foreign to the white blood cells and result in a large inflammatory reaction releasing inflammatory chemicals into the bloodstream. The inflammatory effects from leaky gut generally resolve in a few weeks once you start inulin. If this persists beyond a few weeks, I consider it an indicator that bacterial overgrowth has not resolved, and I recommend moving on to Rifaximin.

Can I use light or mild extra virgin olive oil?

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Light and extra light olive oils are the lowest grade of olive oil available. They’re called “light” because they’re light in color, not low in calories. They are mild because they contain very little oleocanthal, which gives olive oil that robust and peppery flavor. These oils are often mixed with vegetable oil and should be avoided.  Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Can I buy oil with the NAOOA certification?

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The vast majority of olive oil certifications are more of a pledge by the manufacturer, and some have a taste (sensory) certification. As a scientist, I need more assurance than this. I recommend consuming olive oils that are certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). COOC-certification is the only approval within the U.S. that includes mandatory chemical analysis of the oil by third-party laboratories, and their standards are among the strictest worldwide. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Where can I buy Nemechek-approved COOC-certified olive oil?

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Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

What are the benefits of Olive Oil?

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EVOO contains approximately 70% oleic acid, and oleic acid is capable of not only blocking the toxic inflammatory effects of linoleic acid in a multitude of animal studies but can also help reverse inflammatory brain injury, diabetes, and obesity triggered by linoleic acid.nEVOO also contains a variety of other chemical compounds referred to as phenols. Phenols provide a wide variety of health benefits but are also crucial in preserving the health benefits of olive oil while stored in the bottle.

Can I use olive oil capsules instead of liquid?

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I do not recommending EVOO capsules. Aside from the fact that you would need about 15-20 per day to get enough oleic acid for the protocol to work it is also likely the EVOO contained in them is fraudulent.

Can I use olive oil extract instead of olive oil?

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No, it will not have the same effect.

Dr. Nemechek, if one completely cuts out all foods containing omega-6 other than that which is found in corn, soybeans, and nuts/seeds (i.e., cutting out all processed foods and oils), is the olive oil then still a necessary part of the protocol? 

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Theoretically but there are 2 other considerations.  First, the meats we eat are commonly fed linoleic acid grains (think corn and soybeans) which concentrate in the flesh of the animals and can cause the same inflammatory issues.  Commercial grade chicken, pork, and farm-raised fish can cause inflammatory brain injury in animals.  I’m sure grain-fed beef can do the same just haven’t seen any studies to date. And since 50% of all “wild fish” in the U.S. is actually farm-raised fraudulently labeled, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the need for a little olive oil every day. Secondly, the phenol content of olive oil has an anti-inflammatory effect independent of the anti-linoleic acid effects.  Nemechek Gold phenol count is just under 700. 

I am using an olive oil for my child that has a phenol count on the low end of the recommended range of 200-600mgs/kgs. Should I find one that is higher in phenols?

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No, I do not believe the phenol count is as important for children but can be very important in adults.