Since timing of
puberty is not a simple
function of chronological age, and also greatly differs between the sexes, the pubertal phase
at first drink may therefore represent a stronger and better indicator for subsequent alcohol - related problems than simply the age.»
«A «deficiency» of polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to altered rates of cellular regeneration and differentiation, a larger brain
at birth, improved
function of the immune system, decreased inflammation, decreased mortality from endotoxin poisoining, lower susceptibility to lipid peroxidation, increased basal metabolic rate and respiration, increased thyroid
function, later
puberty and decreases other signs of estrogen dominance.