My child has nosebleeds when she takes fish oil. What should I do?

A common misperception is that fish oil thins the blood and makes bleeding occur more frequently. In fact, fish oil does not thin the blood at all; it prevents the abnormal formation of excessive blood clots (it prevents blood from being too thick).nnIf a child has recurrent epistaxis (bloody nose), they most likely have a superficial blood vessel on the septum of their nose that is irritated by dry air, allergies, infection, or picking by the child. These are what cause the bleed to start, and the persistent bleeding is more representative of normal clotting than not being able to clot.nnIf it persists, I recommend seeing an ENT physician for advice.

What should I do if my child is not improving on the protocol?

The Progress Tracker will help you determine if your child is progressing. If not, there is a short video and some written material from Dr. Nemechek giving you advice on how to proceed.

Are Now Foods inulin and Nemechek Blue inulin the same formulation?

Essentially yes. Both are manufactured from blue agave, non-GMO, and organic.

Can the protocol heal nystagmus?

Nystagmus has many different causes. While the protocol has the potential to help the nervous system to recovery, I have never personally seen nystagmus resolve with the use of my protocol.

What is your opinion on the OAT (organic acid test) test?

I’m afraid I have to disagree with the information provided by the OAT test and have never used it. This test often leads to the excessive prescription of supplements, antibiotics, or probiotics in children which are either completely ineffective in addressing the underlying inflammatory problem and potentially may even worsen it.

My 2 year old with autism was making slow speech gains when he started obsessing about the ABCs. He recites them night and day and so he has stopped using other language he had gained since starting starting protocol 6 months ago. Will this balance itself out eventually?

If other developmental areas such as socialization, receptive language, play, and emotional regulation improve, this obsession will eventually resolve without further intervention.nnSuppose these other areas of developmental concern are not improving. In that case, I will start thinking about some aspects interfering with the protocol, such as inulin failure, the addition of ABA, or another supplement.

My child have been diagnosed with OCD (obsessive compulsion disorder), can the protocol help?

Yes, children with OCD (obsessive compulsion disorder) can significantly improve using The Nemechek Protocol.

Can the protocol help my child with oppositional defiance disorder (ODD)?

Yes, children with oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) often see these symptoms resolve.

Does this protocol work for Learning Disabilities?

Yes. The protocol seems to be very effective for most learning disabilities.

Can leucovorin be used with the protocol?

Medications and supplements such as leucovorin, iron or Vitamin D are allowed with the protocol when they are prescribed by a physician and used to address a deficinecy.