Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA)
Latin for: Invisible Living Flower of the Water
A hundred years ago, when medicinal herbs and natural remedies were the generally common way of rescue and maintaining health, the blue-green algae Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) growing abundantly in Klamath Lake might have been a household name.
It would have had a reputation for being a food which gave a person added energy and mental clarity, boosted the immune system, and had a remarkable regenerative effect, even when consumed in small quantities.
Today,aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) enjoys a growing popularity among hundreds of thousands of people who report a wide range of benefits. Several decades ago, it was discovered growing in wild abundance in a pristine lake in Southern Oregon.
It has come to the attention of medical researchers, who are now conducting studies on this unique food to understand and uncover its secrets. Some call AFA nature's most complete food.
Health is gained and maintained by proper food, approach, sleep, keep fit and the judicious use of dietary supplements. As soon as we fall into un-wellness,we should pay attention and make the appropriate changes in our lives to regain radiant health.
Looking at health in this manner puts the responsibility back in the hands of each of us, wherein the doctor becomes what he should be, a resourceful and essential guide in regaining wellness.
One such plant is the cyanophyta Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA), which has clearly been shown in scientific studies , journals and books, to be linked to one of the greatest wellness discoveries of the century ... Patented stem cell nutrition formula, and the World's first Stem Cell Enhancer capsules.
AFA Scientific Research ... Benefits of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
Christian Drapeau, a foremost scientist in the study of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, holds a Master’s of Science degree in Neurology and Neurosurgery from the Montreal Neurological Institute, an affiliate of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and has been extensively involved in the study of nutrition, naturopathy and various natural therapies.
Most significantly, Mr. Drapeau collaborated with many scientists affiliated with Harvard University, McGill University, the University of Illinois, Oregon State University, the University of New Mexico and the University of Mississippi in the study of the effects of blue-green algae (Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae) on human health. Christian Drapeau continues his involvement in the clinical study of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
According to Christian Drapeau, "The health benefits of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) have been reported for more than two decades, yet it is only recently that science has revealed the mechanisms by which Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae acts on the body, and the astonishing health benefits of AFA. AFA contains a wide variety of phytonutrients that promote health, such as chlorophyll,carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. AFA contains unique molecules that modulate various aspects of human health. Phenylethylamine (PEA), known as the "molecule of love," enhances concentration and attention. PEA is also a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant. Phycocyanin, the blue pigment in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, is a natural selective COX-2 inhibitor with strong anti-inflammatory properties. PEA stimulates the migration of immune cells in the body; the only natural compound known to do so.
But the most extraordinary discovery is the ability of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae to stimulate stem cell release and migration, making AFA the first natural compound known to stimulate the natural innate phenomenon of healing, regeneration and repair in the human body."
Nutrition & Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
The discovery of this ancient strain of cyanophyta Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) has led to a new Super Food that contains more protein and chlorophyll than any other food source. Primitive as cyanophyta may appear, most are highly efficient photo synthesizers, even more so than plants. AFA utilize light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide from the air, and hydrogen from the water to synthesize proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. AFA grows only in the wild and is far superior to any other cyanophyta on the planet. It is nature's perfect food.
AFA is unique among all food nutritional cyanophytas in that it also metabolizes molecular nitrogen from the air to produce its proteins and other nitrogen containing bio-molecules. The AFA cell is truly awe inspiring. Although hundreds of times smaller than the cells of the plant or animal kingdoms, its wide range of sixty-four micro-nutrients is remarkable and unsurpassed by any known food. It should be no surprise that the nucleic acids of AFA also bio-stimulate the immune system.
Role of Nutrients
Without proper nutrients, our bodies become nutritionally deficient. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) provides these missing nutrients. People tell us this product helps them function at higher physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. While growing wild in nature, AFA's simple metabolism enables it to synthesize and store more nutrients from the air, water, and sunlight than land-based plants. Below is a partial list of nutrients in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae and their role in our nutrition:
CHLOROPHYLL
AFA contains more chlorophyll than any other natural food, 3 to 5 times more than even wheatgrass! Chlorophyll detoxifies the body from internally generated poisons and the waste products of general metabolism. Chlorophyll also protects us from external environmental pollutants we come in contact with each day.
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids build muscle, repair cells and are the raw materials from which the essential brain neuro-hormones serotonin and dopamine are synthesized. The brain hormones feed the brain's pleasure and mood control centers which influence how we feel on a moment-to-moment basis.
ENZYMES
Enzymes are the spark of life behind every metabolic reaction in the body. Without enzymes, even vitamins and minerals cannot be absorbed. They are vital to digestion. Only living, uncooked foods contain enzymes. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is a high-enzyme, living food.
PHYCOCYANIN
AFA is an abundant source of phycocyanin, the blue pigment found in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae. Similar to chlorophyll, phycocyanin protects the body against various toxic substances found in our food, air and water. Recent research has revealed that phycocyanin is an effective antioxidant and promotes healthy joint functioning.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Beta-carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A. The U.S. Center for Disease Control states Vitamin A helps prevent cancer. Like Vitamin C, beta-carotene is also a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from free-radical damage caused by exposure to harmful chemicals and the effects of consuming too much processed foods.
MINERALS
Minerals, especially trace minerals, are increasingly hard to find in the typical modern diet. Vitamins cannot be utilized without minerals being present. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains every mineral known to science, in an easily absorbed "chelated" form.
VITAMINS
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) is a source of almost every known vitamin. The vitamins found in AFA are absorbed much more easily and completely than artificial, poorly assimilated man-made vitamins.
VITAMIN B-12
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae provides a plant-based source of B12 without the potential health risks associated with animal-based B12 sources which contain unwanted cholesterol, artificial chemicals and hormones. B12 promotes vitality, stimulates libido, and is an essential nutrient for our nervous system.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Each of the trillion cell walls in our bodies are made from Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). Researchers tell us most people are deficient in EFAs. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is rich in EFAs, especially the Omega-3 form (the hardest to find, even in natural foods). Omega-3 helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Research shows Omega-3 is beneficial to the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems.
The nutrients found in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) are perfectly combined by nature, and work so synergistically, that AFA delivers a wide range of nutritional health benefits for the regular user.
About the Brain
The brain is the most undernourished organ in the body. Although it comprises only 2% of the total body weight, it uses 20% of the body's available energy resources. Each of its estimated 10 billion neurons has an insatiable appetite which must be satisfied every minute of every day of our lives. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae metabolizes molecular nitrogen directly from the air. This growth pattern allows for the bio-synthesis of Low Molecular Weight Peptide Groups. These low molecular weight peptides are the precursors of neurotransmitters, which are used by various regions of the brain and body to initiate the secretion of other substances (such as hormones) that influence metabolic functions.
Neurotransmitters can be seen as the chemical link whereby neurons communicate with one another. The ability of the brain neurons to manufacture and utilize neurotransmitters is dependent upon the concentration of amino acids in the bloodstream. This largely depends upon the food consumption of the previous meal.
The Importance of Proteins & Amino Acids
All of the body's basic biochemical processes require energy to occur. It is from the ingestion of various food substances that the required amount of energy is obtained. The central part of the body's energy package that provides for the replication and repair of cells, organs and organ systems is protein. Next to water, protein is the most abundant substance in a healthy human body. It comprises a major portion of the blood and lymph and creates a natural immunity by giving the body a means of recognizing invading foreign cells and viruses.
Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body. Proteins comprise 90% of the hemoglobin and form the backbone of the body's immune system. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains more protein than any other organism (plant or animal). There are 22 amino acids; 8 of these are essential and must be obtained from our foods. Without proper quantities of all the amino acids, health cannot be maintained. When improper amounts of amino acids are consumed, the less important body tissues are "cannibalized" causing premature aging and possible severe deficiencies, such as lack of motivation, loss of memory, low mental alertness, poor intellectual performance and depression. What is truly unique about the algae is that its amino acid profile is almost identical to that found in our body, making Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae one of nature's perfect foods.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae as a Foundation Food
Research has shown it's not only what you eat, but what your body absorbs and assimilates that is important. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, existing at the beginning of the food chain, provides nutrition in its simplest form, balanced whole food nutrition that is easily digested and absorbed. AFA has a soft cell wall that is easily digested by the body. This allows rapid absorption of vital nutrients with 97% assimilation.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA), harvested from the wild in its 100% organic natural state, comes to you directly from southern Oregon's extraordinary Upper Klamath Lake. Located at 4100 feet in elevation, the lake is far removed from any large cities that might pollute the air and water, and is entirely surrounded by the Cascade Mountains. This unique ecosystem of mineral-rich water, clean air and high intensity sunlight makes Upper Klamath Lake the perfect ecosystem for this nutrient-dense whole food.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) from Klamath Lake exhibits the nutritional characteristics that make it great. It is the most fundamental food on the planet; there is simply nothing that compares. Cyanophyta has been harvested and consumed for centuries and yet, until recently, its immense nutritional value has mostly gone unrecognized. Science is now focusing their attention on AFA due to current research that has shown AFA's unique photochemistry link to controlling many disorders affecting the body. The results of this research and testing have been impressive enough for UC Irvine Scientists to call it a "Super Food, capable of contributing to the achievement and maintenance of wellness".
The Importance of Vitamins
Typical Nutrient Composition (%Dry Weight)
* Protein 60%
* Lipids 4%
* Carbohydrate 22%
* Chlorophyll 3%
* Fiber 1.5%
* Minerals 7%
* Moisture 5%
It's only what your body will use (absorb) that counts! AFA (Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae) is 97% usable by the body, compared to synthesized vitamins which are 5-25% usable. Vitamins are essential to human life. They are organic compounds necessary in small amounts to promote growth and maintenance of life. They do not provide energy, nor do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed to transform food into energy for the body. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains a complete balance of vitamins except for vitamins "D" and "E".
Vitamins (per 1 gram of AFA)
* Provitamin A (beta carotene) 2400.00 IU
* Thiamine B1 4.80 mcg
* Riboflavin B2 57.40 mcg
* Pyridoxine B6 11.10 mcg
* Cobalamin B12 8.00 mcg
* Ascorbic Acid C 6.70 mg
* Niacin 0.13 mg
* Folic Acid 1.00 mcg
* Choline 2.30 mg
* Pantothenic Acid 6.80 mcg
* Biotin 0.33 mcg
* Vitamin E 0.13 IU mcg
* Inositol 0.35 mg
The Importance of Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is a very important part of the AFA. Its molecular structure is almost the same as that of the hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood throughout the body. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is the prime nutrient, and chlorophyll is the central molecule for increasing the oxygen availability to your system. Chlorophyll is vital for the body's rapid assimilation of amino acids. AFA is the highest known source of chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll Content Comparison (per 10 grams)
* AFA 300 mg
* Spirulina 115 mg
* Chlorella 280 mg
* Barley Grass 149 mg
* Wheat Grass 55 mg
The Importance of Organic Minerals
Minerals are important to the overall functioning of the mind and body. They have two general body functions - building and regulating. Without minerals, vitamins have no function. Minerals help build the skeleton and all soft tissues, and regulate heartbeat, blood clotting, internal pressure of body fluids, nerve response and oxygen transport from the lungs to the tissues. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains almost every organic mineral in trace amounts, which is what the body must have to function well.
Minerals can literally mean the difference between good health and serious disease. While the minerals only represent about one percent or less of our daily food intake, without them we cannot metabolize our food, and we would then quickly perish.
Minerals (per 1 gram of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA)
* Boron 10.00 mg
* Calcium 14.00 mg
* Chlorine 464.00 mcg
* Chromium 0.53 mcg
* Cobalt 2.00 mcg
* Copper 4.00 mcg
* Germanium 38.00 mcg
* Flourine 0.27 mcg
* Iodine 0.53 mcg
* Iron 350.70 mcg
* Magnesium 2.20 mg
* Manganese 32.00 mcg
* Molybdenum 3.30 mcg
* Nickel 5.30 mcg
* Phosphorus 5.10 mg
* Potassium 12.00 mcg
* Selenium 0.67 mcg
* Silicon 186.70 mcg
* Sodium 2.70 mg
* Tin 0.50 mcg
* Titanium 23.30 mcg
* Vanadium 2.70 mcg
* Zinc 18.70 mcg
The Importance of Beta-Carotene
The body uses beta carotene to produce its own vitamin A. Because the body converts beta carotene into vitamin A only as needed, there is no threat of toxic build up. The beta carotene in AFA is probably one of the most powerful natural antioxidants known today. It may well be the single most important factor towards enhancing the immune system (by protecting the thymus gland) and thus increasing our life span. However, the potential healing properties of beta carotene are maximized ONLY when other important carotenoids are also present. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains many carotenoids, to synergistically neutralize the deleterious effects of dangerous free radicals. In the past 25 years, twenty-four worldwide studies have looked at beta carotene; all findings are consistent. Leading degenerative disease research authorities have shown that people who consume higher-than-average amounts of foods rich in beta carotene have lower incidence of degenerative diseases.
The Importance of Pure Drinking Water
We can go without food for weeks but without water we die of dehydration in a few days. Over two thirds of our body is water, yet most of us do not clearly understand the importance of drinking pure water (no chlorine, no chemicals, no bacteria or carcinogens.) Water is the most abundant compound in the human body and is necessary for:
* Digestion of food
* Regulation of body temperature
* Transport of food to the tissues
* Elimination of toxins and body wastes
* Circulation of body fluids (like blood and lymph)
* Lubricant in the joints and internal organs - keeping them moist
* Permitting the passage of substances between the cells and blood vessels
Water is part of the blood system holding dissolved minerals, like calcium and magnesium, in solution and making them available to body tissues where they are required for proper health. When water consumption is limited, the body robs some areas to protect different tissues and organs, which results in pain, tissue damage, and a variety of common health problems. All too frequently we tend to confuse thirst with hunger and instead of drinking water, we eat, leading to weight gain. Your body needs a minimum of 1/2 ounce of pure water, per pound of body weight, per day.
The Bottom Line
America's food supply is highly refined, processed, genetically altered and nutrient deficient. All of these factors negatively affect our bodies over time. It is very difficult to eat and stay healthy on the typical American diet. Over production of our farmlands have depleted the soils, causing our foods to be nutrient deficient. Most of the major degenerative diseases are largely caused by poor diet and unhealthy foods. Dr. Stanley S. Bass, N.D., D.C., Ph.C. says: The closer the food comes to the natural state in which it occurs, or the closer we come to its raw, unrefined form, the higher its quality is. In this condition, all the enzymes are found intact. The amino acids are in their finest form. The minerals, vitamins, trace elements, carbohydrates and life force are present. This life force is, in turn, capable of reproducing tissue which is full of life and longer lasting in structure. Eating organically grown unprocessed foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds provides your body nutrients that are free of herbicides, pesticides and preservatives.
Aphanizomenon- flos-aquae is nature's most basic food. It exists at the beginning of the food chain, provides perfect nutrition and contains more protein than other whole foods. This super nutrition provides rich naturally occurring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has been shown to enhance your entire health and boosts our immune system. This amazing food can also help to purify the blood, promote intestinal regularity and naturally help heal the body.
Wild Blue-Green Algae (Aphanizomenon-flos-acquae)
Whereas spirulina and chlorella are grown in man-made tanks, wild blue-green algae grows naturally in Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon, making it a particularly unique whole food supplement. This single-celled micro-algae was first discovered over 15 years ago in one of the most diverse and rich wetland habitats in North America. It is harvested at the peak of its bloom in summer, and then quickly freeze-dried to preserve its nutritional profile and enzymatic activity.
Upper Klamath Lake has an average depth of about eight feet, yet the algae feeds on mineral rich sediment that is believed to be at least 35 feet deep. It’s estimated that just one inch of this mineral rich sediment, generated over 10,000 years ago from a volcanic explosion, is able to produce enough algae to feed every person on the planet one gram a day for the next sixty years!
Many believe it is the “wild” nature of blue-green algae that gives it such an excellent nutritional profile. The chlorophyll content is twice as high as that of spirulina.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) is a nutritional powerhouse. Over 98% of its nutrients are bio-available, which means they can be used directly by the body in the same form in which they naturally occur. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins (and muscle tissue), and AFA contains all eight essential amino acids, in the correct profile for optimum absorption. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains up to 68% more protein by weight than any other whole food. It also has high neuropeptide concentrations to help repair, rebuild and strengthen neurotransmitters in the brain so that neurons can communicate optimally with the rest of the body. Nearly 50% of AFA’s lipid content is the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). Omega-3 fatty acids support the immune system and build the white fatty myelin sheath on connective neural fibers in the brain. People who eat AFA on a regular basis report an overall increase in mental alertness and stamina, improved short and long-term memory, enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities, as well as a greater sense of well being.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae has a full spectrum of naturally cheated minerals and trace minerals, as well as a wide range of vitamins. One gram of wild blue-green algae supplies 48% of the recommended daily requirement of Vitamin B1 (beta-carotene), 133% of Vitamin B12 and significant amounts of all the B complex vitamins. The protein rich cell wall of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is a source of glycogen, used by the liver for energy, which is one reason people often report an increase in energy after adding it to their daily diet.
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Latin for: Invisible Living Flower of the Water
A hundred years ago, when medicinal herbs and natural remedies were the generally common way of rescue and maintaining health, the blue-green algae Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) growing abundantly in Klamath Lake might have been a household name.
It would have had a reputation for being a food which gave a person added energy and mental clarity, boosted the immune system, and had a remarkable regenerative effect, even when consumed in small quantities.
Today,aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) enjoys a growing popularity among hundreds of thousands of people who report a wide range of benefits. Several decades ago, it was discovered growing in wild abundance in a pristine lake in Southern Oregon.
It has come to the attention of medical researchers, who are now conducting studies on this unique food to understand and uncover its secrets. Some call AFA nature's most complete food.
Health is gained and maintained by proper food, approach, sleep, keep fit and the judicious use of dietary supplements. As soon as we fall into un-wellness,we should pay attention and make the appropriate changes in our lives to regain radiant health.
Looking at health in this manner puts the responsibility back in the hands of each of us, wherein the doctor becomes what he should be, a resourceful and essential guide in regaining wellness.
One such plant is the cyanophyta Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA), which has clearly been shown in scientific studies , journals and books, to be linked to one of the greatest wellness discoveries of the century ... Patented stem cell nutrition formula, and the World's first Stem Cell Enhancer capsules.
AFA Scientific Research ... Benefits of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
Christian Drapeau, a foremost scientist in the study of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, holds a Master’s of Science degree in Neurology and Neurosurgery from the Montreal Neurological Institute, an affiliate of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and has been extensively involved in the study of nutrition, naturopathy and various natural therapies.
Most significantly, Mr. Drapeau collaborated with many scientists affiliated with Harvard University, McGill University, the University of Illinois, Oregon State University, the University of New Mexico and the University of Mississippi in the study of the effects of blue-green algae (Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae) on human health. Christian Drapeau continues his involvement in the clinical study of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
According to Christian Drapeau, "The health benefits of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) have been reported for more than two decades, yet it is only recently that science has revealed the mechanisms by which Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae acts on the body, and the astonishing health benefits of AFA. AFA contains a wide variety of phytonutrients that promote health, such as chlorophyll,carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. AFA contains unique molecules that modulate various aspects of human health. Phenylethylamine (PEA), known as the "molecule of love," enhances concentration and attention. PEA is also a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant. Phycocyanin, the blue pigment in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, is a natural selective COX-2 inhibitor with strong anti-inflammatory properties. PEA stimulates the migration of immune cells in the body; the only natural compound known to do so.
But the most extraordinary discovery is the ability of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae to stimulate stem cell release and migration, making AFA the first natural compound known to stimulate the natural innate phenomenon of healing, regeneration and repair in the human body."
Nutrition & Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae
The discovery of this ancient strain of cyanophyta Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) has led to a new Super Food that contains more protein and chlorophyll than any other food source. Primitive as cyanophyta may appear, most are highly efficient photo synthesizers, even more so than plants. AFA utilize light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide from the air, and hydrogen from the water to synthesize proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. AFA grows only in the wild and is far superior to any other cyanophyta on the planet. It is nature's perfect food.
AFA is unique among all food nutritional cyanophytas in that it also metabolizes molecular nitrogen from the air to produce its proteins and other nitrogen containing bio-molecules. The AFA cell is truly awe inspiring. Although hundreds of times smaller than the cells of the plant or animal kingdoms, its wide range of sixty-four micro-nutrients is remarkable and unsurpassed by any known food. It should be no surprise that the nucleic acids of AFA also bio-stimulate the immune system.
Role of Nutrients
Without proper nutrients, our bodies become nutritionally deficient. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) provides these missing nutrients. People tell us this product helps them function at higher physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. While growing wild in nature, AFA's simple metabolism enables it to synthesize and store more nutrients from the air, water, and sunlight than land-based plants. Below is a partial list of nutrients in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae and their role in our nutrition:
CHLOROPHYLL
AFA contains more chlorophyll than any other natural food, 3 to 5 times more than even wheatgrass! Chlorophyll detoxifies the body from internally generated poisons and the waste products of general metabolism. Chlorophyll also protects us from external environmental pollutants we come in contact with each day.
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids build muscle, repair cells and are the raw materials from which the essential brain neuro-hormones serotonin and dopamine are synthesized. The brain hormones feed the brain's pleasure and mood control centers which influence how we feel on a moment-to-moment basis.
ENZYMES
Enzymes are the spark of life behind every metabolic reaction in the body. Without enzymes, even vitamins and minerals cannot be absorbed. They are vital to digestion. Only living, uncooked foods contain enzymes. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is a high-enzyme, living food.
PHYCOCYANIN
AFA is an abundant source of phycocyanin, the blue pigment found in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae. Similar to chlorophyll, phycocyanin protects the body against various toxic substances found in our food, air and water. Recent research has revealed that phycocyanin is an effective antioxidant and promotes healthy joint functioning.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Beta-carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A. The U.S. Center for Disease Control states Vitamin A helps prevent cancer. Like Vitamin C, beta-carotene is also a powerful antioxidant which protects cells from free-radical damage caused by exposure to harmful chemicals and the effects of consuming too much processed foods.
MINERALS
Minerals, especially trace minerals, are increasingly hard to find in the typical modern diet. Vitamins cannot be utilized without minerals being present. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains every mineral known to science, in an easily absorbed "chelated" form.
VITAMINS
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) is a source of almost every known vitamin. The vitamins found in AFA are absorbed much more easily and completely than artificial, poorly assimilated man-made vitamins.
VITAMIN B-12
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae provides a plant-based source of B12 without the potential health risks associated with animal-based B12 sources which contain unwanted cholesterol, artificial chemicals and hormones. B12 promotes vitality, stimulates libido, and is an essential nutrient for our nervous system.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Each of the trillion cell walls in our bodies are made from Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). Researchers tell us most people are deficient in EFAs. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is rich in EFAs, especially the Omega-3 form (the hardest to find, even in natural foods). Omega-3 helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Research shows Omega-3 is beneficial to the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems.
The nutrients found in Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) are perfectly combined by nature, and work so synergistically, that AFA delivers a wide range of nutritional health benefits for the regular user.
About the Brain
The brain is the most undernourished organ in the body. Although it comprises only 2% of the total body weight, it uses 20% of the body's available energy resources. Each of its estimated 10 billion neurons has an insatiable appetite which must be satisfied every minute of every day of our lives. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae metabolizes molecular nitrogen directly from the air. This growth pattern allows for the bio-synthesis of Low Molecular Weight Peptide Groups. These low molecular weight peptides are the precursors of neurotransmitters, which are used by various regions of the brain and body to initiate the secretion of other substances (such as hormones) that influence metabolic functions.
Neurotransmitters can be seen as the chemical link whereby neurons communicate with one another. The ability of the brain neurons to manufacture and utilize neurotransmitters is dependent upon the concentration of amino acids in the bloodstream. This largely depends upon the food consumption of the previous meal.
The Importance of Proteins & Amino Acids
All of the body's basic biochemical processes require energy to occur. It is from the ingestion of various food substances that the required amount of energy is obtained. The central part of the body's energy package that provides for the replication and repair of cells, organs and organ systems is protein. Next to water, protein is the most abundant substance in a healthy human body. It comprises a major portion of the blood and lymph and creates a natural immunity by giving the body a means of recognizing invading foreign cells and viruses.
Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body. Proteins comprise 90% of the hemoglobin and form the backbone of the body's immune system. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains more protein than any other organism (plant or animal). There are 22 amino acids; 8 of these are essential and must be obtained from our foods. Without proper quantities of all the amino acids, health cannot be maintained. When improper amounts of amino acids are consumed, the less important body tissues are "cannibalized" causing premature aging and possible severe deficiencies, such as lack of motivation, loss of memory, low mental alertness, poor intellectual performance and depression. What is truly unique about the algae is that its amino acid profile is almost identical to that found in our body, making Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae one of nature's perfect foods.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae as a Foundation Food
Research has shown it's not only what you eat, but what your body absorbs and assimilates that is important. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae, existing at the beginning of the food chain, provides nutrition in its simplest form, balanced whole food nutrition that is easily digested and absorbed. AFA has a soft cell wall that is easily digested by the body. This allows rapid absorption of vital nutrients with 97% assimilation.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA), harvested from the wild in its 100% organic natural state, comes to you directly from southern Oregon's extraordinary Upper Klamath Lake. Located at 4100 feet in elevation, the lake is far removed from any large cities that might pollute the air and water, and is entirely surrounded by the Cascade Mountains. This unique ecosystem of mineral-rich water, clean air and high intensity sunlight makes Upper Klamath Lake the perfect ecosystem for this nutrient-dense whole food.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) from Klamath Lake exhibits the nutritional characteristics that make it great. It is the most fundamental food on the planet; there is simply nothing that compares. Cyanophyta has been harvested and consumed for centuries and yet, until recently, its immense nutritional value has mostly gone unrecognized. Science is now focusing their attention on AFA due to current research that has shown AFA's unique photochemistry link to controlling many disorders affecting the body. The results of this research and testing have been impressive enough for UC Irvine Scientists to call it a "Super Food, capable of contributing to the achievement and maintenance of wellness".
The Importance of Vitamins
Typical Nutrient Composition (%Dry Weight)
* Protein 60%
* Lipids 4%
* Carbohydrate 22%
* Chlorophyll 3%
* Fiber 1.5%
* Minerals 7%
* Moisture 5%
It's only what your body will use (absorb) that counts! AFA (Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae) is 97% usable by the body, compared to synthesized vitamins which are 5-25% usable. Vitamins are essential to human life. They are organic compounds necessary in small amounts to promote growth and maintenance of life. They do not provide energy, nor do they construct or build any part of the body. They are needed to transform food into energy for the body. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains a complete balance of vitamins except for vitamins "D" and "E".
Vitamins (per 1 gram of AFA)
* Provitamin A (beta carotene) 2400.00 IU
* Thiamine B1 4.80 mcg
* Riboflavin B2 57.40 mcg
* Pyridoxine B6 11.10 mcg
* Cobalamin B12 8.00 mcg
* Ascorbic Acid C 6.70 mg
* Niacin 0.13 mg
* Folic Acid 1.00 mcg
* Choline 2.30 mg
* Pantothenic Acid 6.80 mcg
* Biotin 0.33 mcg
* Vitamin E 0.13 IU mcg
* Inositol 0.35 mg
The Importance of Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is a very important part of the AFA. Its molecular structure is almost the same as that of the hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood throughout the body. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is the prime nutrient, and chlorophyll is the central molecule for increasing the oxygen availability to your system. Chlorophyll is vital for the body's rapid assimilation of amino acids. AFA is the highest known source of chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll Content Comparison (per 10 grams)
* AFA 300 mg
* Spirulina 115 mg
* Chlorella 280 mg
* Barley Grass 149 mg
* Wheat Grass 55 mg
The Importance of Organic Minerals
Minerals are important to the overall functioning of the mind and body. They have two general body functions - building and regulating. Without minerals, vitamins have no function. Minerals help build the skeleton and all soft tissues, and regulate heartbeat, blood clotting, internal pressure of body fluids, nerve response and oxygen transport from the lungs to the tissues. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains almost every organic mineral in trace amounts, which is what the body must have to function well.
Minerals can literally mean the difference between good health and serious disease. While the minerals only represent about one percent or less of our daily food intake, without them we cannot metabolize our food, and we would then quickly perish.
Minerals (per 1 gram of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA)
* Boron 10.00 mg
* Calcium 14.00 mg
* Chlorine 464.00 mcg
* Chromium 0.53 mcg
* Cobalt 2.00 mcg
* Copper 4.00 mcg
* Germanium 38.00 mcg
* Flourine 0.27 mcg
* Iodine 0.53 mcg
* Iron 350.70 mcg
* Magnesium 2.20 mg
* Manganese 32.00 mcg
* Molybdenum 3.30 mcg
* Nickel 5.30 mcg
* Phosphorus 5.10 mg
* Potassium 12.00 mcg
* Selenium 0.67 mcg
* Silicon 186.70 mcg
* Sodium 2.70 mg
* Tin 0.50 mcg
* Titanium 23.30 mcg
* Vanadium 2.70 mcg
* Zinc 18.70 mcg
The Importance of Beta-Carotene
The body uses beta carotene to produce its own vitamin A. Because the body converts beta carotene into vitamin A only as needed, there is no threat of toxic build up. The beta carotene in AFA is probably one of the most powerful natural antioxidants known today. It may well be the single most important factor towards enhancing the immune system (by protecting the thymus gland) and thus increasing our life span. However, the potential healing properties of beta carotene are maximized ONLY when other important carotenoids are also present. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains many carotenoids, to synergistically neutralize the deleterious effects of dangerous free radicals. In the past 25 years, twenty-four worldwide studies have looked at beta carotene; all findings are consistent. Leading degenerative disease research authorities have shown that people who consume higher-than-average amounts of foods rich in beta carotene have lower incidence of degenerative diseases.
The Importance of Pure Drinking Water
We can go without food for weeks but without water we die of dehydration in a few days. Over two thirds of our body is water, yet most of us do not clearly understand the importance of drinking pure water (no chlorine, no chemicals, no bacteria or carcinogens.) Water is the most abundant compound in the human body and is necessary for:
* Digestion of food
* Regulation of body temperature
* Transport of food to the tissues
* Elimination of toxins and body wastes
* Circulation of body fluids (like blood and lymph)
* Lubricant in the joints and internal organs - keeping them moist
* Permitting the passage of substances between the cells and blood vessels
Water is part of the blood system holding dissolved minerals, like calcium and magnesium, in solution and making them available to body tissues where they are required for proper health. When water consumption is limited, the body robs some areas to protect different tissues and organs, which results in pain, tissue damage, and a variety of common health problems. All too frequently we tend to confuse thirst with hunger and instead of drinking water, we eat, leading to weight gain. Your body needs a minimum of 1/2 ounce of pure water, per pound of body weight, per day.
The Bottom Line
America's food supply is highly refined, processed, genetically altered and nutrient deficient. All of these factors negatively affect our bodies over time. It is very difficult to eat and stay healthy on the typical American diet. Over production of our farmlands have depleted the soils, causing our foods to be nutrient deficient. Most of the major degenerative diseases are largely caused by poor diet and unhealthy foods. Dr. Stanley S. Bass, N.D., D.C., Ph.C. says: The closer the food comes to the natural state in which it occurs, or the closer we come to its raw, unrefined form, the higher its quality is. In this condition, all the enzymes are found intact. The amino acids are in their finest form. The minerals, vitamins, trace elements, carbohydrates and life force are present. This life force is, in turn, capable of reproducing tissue which is full of life and longer lasting in structure. Eating organically grown unprocessed foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds provides your body nutrients that are free of herbicides, pesticides and preservatives.
Aphanizomenon- flos-aquae is nature's most basic food. It exists at the beginning of the food chain, provides perfect nutrition and contains more protein than other whole foods. This super nutrition provides rich naturally occurring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has been shown to enhance your entire health and boosts our immune system. This amazing food can also help to purify the blood, promote intestinal regularity and naturally help heal the body.
Wild Blue-Green Algae (Aphanizomenon-flos-acquae)
Whereas spirulina and chlorella are grown in man-made tanks, wild blue-green algae grows naturally in Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon, making it a particularly unique whole food supplement. This single-celled micro-algae was first discovered over 15 years ago in one of the most diverse and rich wetland habitats in North America. It is harvested at the peak of its bloom in summer, and then quickly freeze-dried to preserve its nutritional profile and enzymatic activity.
Upper Klamath Lake has an average depth of about eight feet, yet the algae feeds on mineral rich sediment that is believed to be at least 35 feet deep. It’s estimated that just one inch of this mineral rich sediment, generated over 10,000 years ago from a volcanic explosion, is able to produce enough algae to feed every person on the planet one gram a day for the next sixty years!
Many believe it is the “wild” nature of blue-green algae that gives it such an excellent nutritional profile. The chlorophyll content is twice as high as that of spirulina.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae (AFA) is a nutritional powerhouse. Over 98% of its nutrients are bio-available, which means they can be used directly by the body in the same form in which they naturally occur. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins (and muscle tissue), and AFA contains all eight essential amino acids, in the correct profile for optimum absorption. Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae contains up to 68% more protein by weight than any other whole food. It also has high neuropeptide concentrations to help repair, rebuild and strengthen neurotransmitters in the brain so that neurons can communicate optimally with the rest of the body. Nearly 50% of AFA’s lipid content is the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). Omega-3 fatty acids support the immune system and build the white fatty myelin sheath on connective neural fibers in the brain. People who eat AFA on a regular basis report an overall increase in mental alertness and stamina, improved short and long-term memory, enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities, as well as a greater sense of well being.
Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae has a full spectrum of naturally cheated minerals and trace minerals, as well as a wide range of vitamins. One gram of wild blue-green algae supplies 48% of the recommended daily requirement of Vitamin B1 (beta-carotene), 133% of Vitamin B12 and significant amounts of all the B complex vitamins. The protein rich cell wall of Aphanizomenon-flos-aquae is a source of glycogen, used by the liver for energy, which is one reason people often report an increase in energy after adding it to their daily diet.
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