Naturally, and traditionally fermented foods are acceptable. Do not use commercial products that have been boosted with an additional wide variety of probiotics.

Yes. The Nemechek Protocol will help many childhood issues because they all have similar origins, an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria and multiple mechanisms that fuel inflammation. In addition to helping children with developmental delay and cumulative brain injuries, the Nemechek Protocol is effective in reversing sensory issues, apraxia, and fine or gross motor issues.

It is not necessary to start the fish oil or olive oil before balancing the intestinal track with either inulin or rifaximin.

Maybe. There is algae-derived DHA which might be beneficial but I have never seen any of my patients on algae-derived DHA significantly improve. Autonomic improvement and recovery were believed to be medically impossible until I developed The Nemechek Protocol® and have only been realized with fish-derived DHA. The lack of EPA in algae derived DHA might be a reason for it not to seemingly work.

Although it is often not necessary, fish oil can be given safely to children as young as a few months. Likewise, if a child is breastfeeding and the mother is supplementing with fish oil, the child will receive additional omega-3 fatty acids through the breast milk. As always, I recommend that parents consult their child’s pediatrician before starting fish oil if they have concerns.