Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) Latin for: “Invisible Living Flower of the Water”
Primordial Food: A Wild Blue-Green Alga with Unique Health Properties
A hundred years ago, when medicinal herbs and natural remedies were the most common means of regaining and
maintaining health, the blue-green alga Aphanizomenon flosaquae (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, AFA enjoys a growing popularity among hundreds of thousands of people who report a wide range of
benefits. Nearly two decades ago, it was discovered growing in wild abundance in a pristine lake in Southern
Oregon. It has recently come to the attention of medical researchers, who are now conducting studies on this
unique food to understand and uncover its secrets. Some call it nature’s most complete
food. Some scoff at its reported benefits.
Health is gained and maintained by proper nutrition, attitude, sleep, exercise and the judicious use of dietary
supplements. As soon as we fall into unwellness, 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 to warrant a great deal of attention. Among its most notable features, it has been shown to:
1. Stimulate the mobilization and migration of immune cells, as well as their activity.
2. Contain a substantial concentration of highly bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Contain phycocyanin, the blue pigment in AFA that has been shown to inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-
2), which is responsible for the synthesis in the body of pain- and inflammation-mediating substances. Phycocyanin
is also a strong natural antioxidant.
4. Contain a significant concentration of phenylethylamine (PEA), a compound endogenous to the brain. PEA is
known to increase concentration and mental energy, to elevate mood, and to alleviate depression and attention
deficit disorder.
5. Stimulate the release of bone marrow stem cells and their migration into tissues, supporting the body’s own
mechanism of regeneration and healing.
6. Contain a selective ligand for the adhesion molecules Land P-selectin. These molecules play a crucial role in
inflammation and cardiovascular health.
Thousands of testimonials support the health benefits of AFA. Many scientific studies carried on AFA reveal its
unique healthpromoting properties, perfectly suited to promote radiant health and to help one regain and maintain a
state of optimal wellness.
Klamath Lake Blue-Green Algae
• STIMULATES the migration of natural killer cells, a type of lymphocyte involved in eliminating cancerous and virally
infected cells
• CONTAINS a substance known as “the molecule of joy,” which enhances mental focus and mental energy, elevates
mood, and alleviates depression
• IS AN EXCEPTIONAL source of omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids and chlorophyll
• ENHANCES the release of stem cells from the bone marrow and therefore stands as an unequaled natural product
for regeneration
• CONTAINS a unique and potent anti-inflammatory compound
• DEFINITIONS:
Cyanophyta—The current scientific classification for the blue-green algae family
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae—the scientific name of the freshwater cyanophyta found in Upper Klamath Lake
AFA—The abbreviation for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
Microalgae—A common term to describe single-cell blue-green algae (Cyanophyta)
Blue-green algae— A class of microorganisms containing the blue pigment phycocyanin . This term is used
frequently in the health care field to describe edible microalgae like AFA
Phycocyanin—The blue pigment in AFA
A hundred years ago, when medicinal herbs and natural remedies were the most common means of regaining and
maintaining health, the blue-green alga Aphanizomenon flosaquae (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, AFA enjoys a growing popularity among hundreds of thousands of people who report a wide range of
benefits. Nearly two decades ago, it was discovered growing in wild abundance in a pristine lake in Southern
Oregon. It has recently come to the attention of medical researchers, who are now conducting studies on this
unique food to understand and uncover its secrets. Some call it nature’s most complete
food. Some scoff at its reported benefits.
Health is gained and maintained by proper nutrition, attitude, sleep, exercise and the judicious use of dietary
supplements. As soon as we fall into unwellness, 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 to warrant a great deal of attention. Among its most notable features, it has been shown to:
1. Stimulate the mobilization and migration of immune cells, as well as their activity.
2. Contain a substantial concentration of highly bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Contain phycocyanin, the blue pigment in AFA that has been shown to inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-
2), which is responsible for the synthesis in the body of pain- and inflammation-mediating substances. Phycocyanin
is also a strong natural antioxidant.
4. Contain a significant concentration of phenylethylamine (PEA), a compound endogenous to the brain. PEA is
known to increase concentration and mental energy, to elevate mood, and to alleviate depression and attention
deficit disorder.
5. Stimulate the release of bone marrow stem cells and their migration into tissues, supporting the body’s own
mechanism of regeneration and healing.
6. Contain a selective ligand for the adhesion molecules Land P-selectin. These molecules play a crucial role in
inflammation and cardiovascular health.
Thousands of testimonials support the health benefits of AFA. Many scientific studies carried on AFA reveal its
unique healthpromoting properties, perfectly suited to promote radiant health and to help one regain and maintain a
state of optimal wellness.
Klamath Lake Blue-Green Algae
• STIMULATES the migration of natural killer cells, a type of lymphocyte involved in eliminating cancerous and virally
infected cells
• CONTAINS a substance known as “the molecule of joy,” which enhances mental focus and mental energy, elevates
mood, and alleviates depression
• IS AN EXCEPTIONAL source of omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids and chlorophyll
• ENHANCES the release of stem cells from the bone marrow and therefore stands as an unequaled natural product
for regeneration
• CONTAINS a unique and potent anti-inflammatory compound
• DEFINITIONS:
Cyanophyta—The current scientific classification for the blue-green algae family
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae—the scientific name of the freshwater cyanophyta found in Upper Klamath Lake
AFA—The abbreviation for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
Microalgae—A common term to describe single-cell blue-green algae (Cyanophyta)
Blue-green algae— A class of microorganisms containing the blue pigment phycocyanin . This term is used
frequently in the health care field to describe edible microalgae like AFA
Phycocyanin—The blue pigment in AFA
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