He died suddenly of acute liver failure in his 50s. PGE1 play a vital role in the brain. Low levels have been linked with depression, seizures, and childhood hyperactivity. Typically, this alcoholic bio-type has a history of depression going back to childhood, and close relatives with depression, suicidal tendencies, or schizophrenia. Their first drinking experience produced immediate relief from long-standing depression.
Depression returns when they stop drinking, so they tend to drink daily or often.
Joan Mathews-Larson's book is a love song to alcoholics who want to get well and to the people in their lives who care enough about them to help. Implicit is understanding that at the beginning it will be easier with the help of someone close. It's important, however, for alcoholics to first uncover often unsuspected health problems by means of recommended medical tests any doctor can prescribe-the same tests HRC clients take. Bio-repair then can proceed in the right direction. Three months later, the placebo group still had liver damage, while the EFA replacement group had almost normal liver function.