There is a lot of misunderstanding about the clotting effects of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil. Fish oil does not “thin the blood” per say, it prevents the formation of abnormal clots (often from increased levels of abnormal inflammation). Likewise, individuals who normally form blood clots, do not bleed more often when eating lots of fish or consuming lots of fish oil (e.g. Inuit). There is no evidence that giving omega-3 fatty acids to a child increases their risk of bleeding.

Stopping the fish oil will result in a rise of inflammation and will not only stop the recovery process but will lead to the return of underlying brain trauma symptoms such as constipation, hyperactivity, anxiety and poor focus.

No, it won’t. I have found that if my patients receive the proper doses and brands of fish oil and olive oil, increasing the amount of these oils will not improve the recovery rate of any neurological issues. If many areas d not seem to be improving, I will increase the intensity of balancing the intestinal tract (inulin-rifaximin or monthly rifaximin -> continuous rifaximin). If a single area is not improving, I’ll add vagus nerve stimulation.

No, the regular consumption of fish oils, either in fish or as a supplement, has little to no side effects. If too much fish oil is consumed at one time, adults might complain of nausea, but in my experience with children, the small doses we use do not cause this problem. Also, fish oil does not cause an increase in bleeding. As an anti-inflammatory agent, it can prevent the abnormal and excessive formation of blood clots but is not associated with the impairment of the body to normally form blood clots.

Liquid fish oil needs to be refrigerated but the capsules are fine to be left out.