Not sure how it'll affect autism. I know olive oil and coconut oil are great for hormones, rat studies up-regulation of stuff like estrogen/testosterone/DHEA from those oils. I doubt all of that Inulin prebiotic stuff though. 

That is the protocol for children, for most adults/teens you'd also need to use Rifaximin/Rifagut to address SIBO (from India, cheapest source iirc, if insurance doesn't cover it) although it's possible a herbal alternative is just as good.

I've been reading Facebook groups about the Nemechek protocol for about 6 months now, ever since I got the book, and from what I've noticed from adult reports there, Rifaximin use has a fairly high failure rate, so maybe use of guar gum as this study suggests might help with success. I can't try it yet, but I do want to when I can.

The other part of the adult protocol is tVNS therapy. I've been trying to figure out if there's some alternative to going down to see Dr. Nemechek himself to get started on that, but I'm still in the early stages of studying this. From what I can tell based on pre-Nemecheck protocol reports of DIY tVNS therapy, one approach is to get the clips that people use during what's called S&M play to zap various body parts, particularly the nipples (yes, LOL) and this is supposed to be compatible with some TENS units. The clips get attached to the ear in a certain way. Caution here, because supposedly there's certain settings and so on required for each individual and their particular issue(s), that can change, which is a reason why Dr. Nemechek doesn't recommend DIY tVNS, as well as there being the potential to hurt yourself. I've seen reports of using these devices anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours. From what I gather viewing Facebook group discussions, Dr. Nemechek tends to prescribe 2-4 hours daily use for adults. Also worth noting, the work we do here does contribute toward stimulating the vagus nerve, and perhaps is one reason why some people have reported increased sociability after some time Mewing.

For my daughter, who is 2 1/2 currently without a disorder, with about 3 months on the children's protocol she seems a little more talkative and skilled talking than before she started, though it's hard to say if that wouldn't have happened anyway. I did notice what I believe was a small intelligence boost the day after starting her on the fish oil. Seems that parents who have a child/children with ADHD/autism or similar would get the most out of this protocol and they are generally who I see using this protocol, though I suspect it may also help protect against vaccine damage and heal from it. I feel glad to encounter this protocol for this reason, as someone who was vaccine damaged myself, I found the so-called anti-vaxx movement didn't provide solutions other than total avoidance of vaccines, which I don't think is a good idea unless under doctors orders due to some issue such as a compromised immune system. So I feel that I have some tools to protect my child and any future children from the damage that can happen from vaccines.

I take 3 tsp. of inulin twice a day for bowel issues. I also take 1,000mg of fish oil twice a day, and I consume a lot of extra virgin olive oil. These along with other interventions seem to have helped with my gut and the consistency of my stool, but this hasn't improved my energy or mood. I think my fatigue is mostly from restrictive airway, so maybe sleep disturbance is overriding any brain-gut axis effects. It's worth mentioning that if you are going to start taking inulin, you should gradually increase your dose and probably add probiotic foods (kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, etc.) and/or capsules. Inulin is oligofructose chains, which pass undigested into the colon, where they feed the bacteria. Unless the profile of your gut biome is already healthy, inulin can cause side effects including flatulence.

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I take 3 tsp. of inulin twice a day for bowel issues. I also take 1,000mg of fish oil twice a day, and I consume a lot of extra virgin olive oil. These along with other interventions seem to have helped with my gut and the consistency of my stool, but this hasn't improved my energy or mood. I think my fatigue is mostly from restrictive airway, so maybe sleep disturbance is overriding any brain-gut axis effects. It's worth mentioning that if you are going to start taking inulin, you should gradually increase your dose and probably add probiotic foods (kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, etc.) and/or capsules. Inulin is oligofructose chains, which pass undigested into the colon, where they feed the bacteria. Unless the profile of your gut biome is already healthy, inulin can cause side effects including flatulence.

Flatulence is a common side effect of inulin, and as per the protocol it's 2 tsp a day of inulin maximum for adults and children, otherwise he doesn't see benefit from increasing the dose further, just more digestive complaints. He also stresses that probiotics in the form of capsules should be avoided, but probiotic food (so long as it doesn't have added probiotics, just naturally occurring ones) is fine.

I forgot to mention, for adults as well there is supposed to be some food source of ALA added to the diet and consumed daily. 1/2 to 1 tbls of flax or chia seeds, or 1/4 cup of nuts.

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as per the protocol it's 2 tsp a day of inulin maximum for adults and children, otherwise he doesn't see benefit from increasing the dose further, just more digestive complaints.

I don't know anything about this protocol. I'm just reporting what has helped with my chronic diarrhea. I started at 1/2 teaspoon a day and gradually increased up to 6 teaspoons divided into two servings (on most days, sometimes I miss a dose). The source of the inulin and its chain length also influences how much can be tolerated. Occasionally, I've also experimented with incorporating jerusalem articohokes or "sunchokes" into my cooking, which contain a lot of inulin and can be found at most grocery stores.

Also, I regularly consume chia seeds soaked in kefir overnight to reduce their phytic acid content and encourage them to gel.

It's encouraging when you find recommendations that overlap with other sources you trust and the interventions that are already working for you give credence to the others you should try. I'll explore the website and follow the links in this thread to learn more. Thanks!

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It's encouraging when you find recommendations that overlap with other sources you trust and the interventions that are already working for you give credence to the others you should try. I'll explore the website and follow the links in this thread to learn more. Thanks!

Yes, it's always an encouraging sign. The protocol for adults is also quickly outlined on the protocol Facebook page for adults, under the files section in the "Getting Started" document.

Eta: also the Youtube videos provide a lot of information, especially the earlier ones.

@greensmoothies, do you have any thoughts about why taking too much fish oil seems to be one of the contributing factors to my chronic diarrhea? I currently take 2,000mg per day and that is typically well tolerated. However, if I eat salmon or other fatty fish on top of that amount or if I take more fish oil supplements then I'm running for the toilet within a half hour. The Nemechek Protocol information recommends as much as 4,500mg per day. Perhaps it is because I am taking a lower quality brand? I try to store it where it isn't exposed to light but maybe it is going bad before I take it? I should probably switch to one of their recommended brands and then experiment with higher doses.

Also, what do you think about warnings I've read not to cook with olive oil because of its low smoke point? This is why I tend to use ghee and coconut oil for high temperature applications and olive oil for low temperature applications like salad dressing, or added to warm food after cooking.

I'm intrigued by the transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation since I've been exploring other methods to improve parasympathetic tone including breathing exercises, vocalizations, cold exposure, carotid massage etc. Do you think any of these or a combination could serve that purpose in lieu of an appointment with Dr. Nemechek?

@Apollo Nemechek has tested his approved brands with his clients and claims he sees regression or they stagnate when switched to an unapproved brand. Second thing that comes to mind is to check for rancid oils: usually the fish oil container/bottle will have an expiration date on it somewhere and needs to be kept in the fridge. It can smell a little fishy but not strongly so. Rifaximin is supposed to help and he'd readd only inulin if there's "intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, post meal stool urgency, or food intolerance still present." (from the book)

RE: smoke point of EVOO, supposedly this isn't an issue for the recommended olive oils and iirc their smoke point is similar to that of coconut oil. Adults need 2 tbls per day. It's said that glass bottles are preferred to plastic because plastic won't contain the special qualities of the oil as well as glass will, but getting an approved oil in plastic is fine if there's no other option.

RE: other methods of improving vagal tone, to paraphrase Nemechek, only help in the moment you're doing them and not much overall. But I suspect that Mewing may help here as it's meant to be done so constantly, it seems possible some reported improvements from Mewing are partly due to improved vagal tone, possibly other reasons. I'm in the process of reading a book called Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg which so far seems promising toward learning about improving autonomic nervous system dysfunction with his exercises.

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do you have any thoughts about why taking too much fish oil seems to be one of the contributing factors to my chronic diarrhea? I currently take 2,000mg per day and that is typically well tolerated. However, if I eat salmon or other fatty fish on top of that amount or if I take more fish oil supplements then I'm running for the toilet within a half hour. 

I noticed this comment in the article about fish oil on the Nemechek Protocol Facebook page:

Does fish oil cause intestinal distress? Sometimes my patients may experience loose stools that can occur when first starting their fish oil. This is often due to their intestinal tract being irritated from bacterial overgrowth or not being able to absorb the sudden increase of oil being ingested.

 

If loose stools occur, I will have my patients stop their fish oil for two to three weeks until their intestinal function repairs itself.

 

After two or three weeks, my patients are allowed to restart their fish oil at a 1/4 of the full dose. They may slowly increase the dosage by adding another 1/4 of dose every one to two weeks until they reach the full dose. The reason for this is that by slowly increasing the amount of fish oil we essentially train the intestinal tract to increase its ability to absorb the fatty acid molecules.