How do prostaglandins fit into the picture? How do fats affect them?
UE: Prostaglandins are the hormones that are made from essential fatty acids. There are different kinds of prostaglandins, each with a specific function. They’re necessary for everything from protecting the arterial wall to maintaining an erection! T: Waiter, more oil here! I don’t have to worry about getting too much, do I? UE: It isn’t likely, unless you take in so much that your liver can’t handle it. The liver has to process fats, so you wouldn’t want to bog it down with too much at one time. T: I imagine that’s where one’s instincts come into play. You “feel” weighed down by all of the fat. UE: Some people can handle more than others. And, of course, adequate EFAs are essential to liver health. They help the liver do its job.
