Does breastfeeding interfere in protocol?
No, it does not.
I am breastfeeding my child. Can they get the components of the protocol from breastfeeding or do I need to give them the supplements?
/in /by Dr. NIf a mother is supplementing with fish oil and olive oil, her breast milk will contain higher amounts of the healthy omega fatty acids found in the oils. If the mother is consuming inulin, there will be no inulin present in the breast milk.
Can I take rifaximin while breastfeeding?
/in /by Dr. NThe rifaximin medication I prescribe to my adult patients to reverse intestinal bacterial overgrowth is not a treatment option during pregnancy as it is not approved for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. While pregnant or breastfeeding I recommend the use of inulin.nn
Is it safe to breastfeed a child on the protocol while taking Rifaximin myself?
/in /by Dr. NAlthough rifaximin is not absorbed and therefore cannot get into the breast milk, there are no studies to date to suggest that breastfeeding while on rifaximin is safe.
If a mother is taking supplements and breastfeeding a child on the protocol, could this interfere with the protocol for the child?
/in /by Dr. NNo
Can bacteria be passed through breast milk?
/in /by Dr. NBreast milk does not contain bacteria. But a child can become colonized with a mother’s bacteria because of the physical contact that occurs while breastfeeding.
Can you start the protocol if you are having symptoms from C-Diff (Clostridium difficle colitis)?
/in /by Dr. NIf someone has active C. difficle colitis (fever, bloody stools, diarrhea, etc.) then the protocol must wait until the person is symptom-free. If the C. difficle bacteria is found on a stool culture in a symptom-free patient, I then I’ll treat the patient. We now understand that many, many patients carry C-diff in their stool mixture, and it is not to be considered something that must be eradicated. If you are uncertain if your symptoms are from C. difficle, I recommend discussing the issue with your physician before starting the protocol.
What are the approved brands of fish oil?
/in /by Dr. NNemechek Silver, NOW brand and Nordic Naturals are approved for use with The Nemechek Protocol. I do not recommend using the new high DHA concentration formulations that contain little to no EPA. Approved products for The Nemechek Protocol including the book and other items can be purchased here at a 10% discount
What are the approved brands of inulin?
/in /by Dr. NWhen buying powdered inulin, I recommend buying Nemechek Blue Organic Inulin or Inulin from NOW Foods. It is my experience that many other brands are much less effective than Nemechek Blue or the NOW Foods brand. Nemechek Blue inulin can be purchased here at a 10% discount
What are the approved brands of Olive Oil?
/in /by Dr. NBecause of the considerable risk of buying fraudulent imported olive oils, patients on The Nemechek Protocol® are recommended to use extra virgin olive oils certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). Nemechek Gold is a good option as it was designed to meet Dr. Nemechek’s specifications and can be purchased here at a 10% discount