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Prostaglandins, hormone-like substances are produced in the
cells from EFAs. Prostaglandins serve as catalysts for a large
number of processes including the movement of calcium and
other substances into and out of cells, inhibition and promoting
of clotting, regulating of secretions including digestive
juices and hormones, diuresis and salt retention, cell division
and growth. Some popular writers claim that saturated fats
in the the diet inhibit the production of Prostaglandins.
Actually the reverse is true. Dietary saturated fats improve
the body's utilization of EFAs and protect them from becoming
rancid. The kind of fat the body itself makes is saturated
fat, which it needs for energy for cell membranes and a variety
of other purposes. When lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid
mainly found in mother's milk and coconut oil, is present
in the diet, omega-6 accumulates in the tissues even when
consumption of EFAs is low. Unfortunately, highly useful and
beneficial coconut oil has been forced out of the food supply
by adverse propaganda from the fabricated food industry, which
would rather use cheap hydrogenated oils than more expensive
coconut oil for shortening.
Source: PPNF Health Journal, Vol 20, #3
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