Blue Green Algae is a nutrient dense food that has been eaten in various forms for thousands of years. It is packed with beta-carotene and B-Complex biologically active vitamins, enzymes, chlorophyll, fatty acids, neuropeptide (nerve protein) precursors, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, trace minerals, pigments and other essential growth factors. It contains all eight essential amino acids and both semi-essential amino acids. It is a concentrated source of arginine, known to build and tone muscle tissue. Most importantly, the essential amino acid profile of Blue Green Algae is virtually identical to that required by the human body. No vital amino acids are wasted. Importantly it contains more protein, B12 and chlorophyll than nearly all other food sources.
Blue Green Algae is a wild, fresh water algae growing in natural abundance in Upper Klamath Lake. The precipitation that falls on the Southern Oregon Cascade Mountains washes tons of mineral-rich volcanic soil into the alkaline lake annually. This mineral-rich water, clean air, and high intensity sunlight make the unique ecosystem of Upper Klamath Lake the most perfect growth medium.
Algae capitalize on the direct energy of the sun more than any other food. Primitive as they may appear, most are highly efficient photosynthesizers. Algae utilize light energy from the sun (greater than 10% conversion efficiency), carbon dioxide from the air, and hydrogen from the water to synthesize its bio-chemicals. Klamath Blue Green Algae is unique among all food grade algaes in that it also metabolizes molecular nitrogen directly from the air to produce proteins and other nitrogen containing bio-molecules. When we eat algae, we are coming as close to eating light (energy) as currently possible for humankind.
The technical term for our Blue Green Algae is AFA (for Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae) which literally means"invisible living flower of water" in Greek. Algae are a class by themselves, exhibiting the characteristics of both plant and animal.
"The greatest value of AFA is not only its nutrient concentration, but its effect on the nervous system, specifically the pituitary, pineal, and hypothalamus. People taking A.F.A. have reported an overall increase in mental alertness, mental stamina, short and long term memory, problem solving, creativity, dream recall, a greater sense of well being and centeredness." Dr Gabriel Cousens, M.D., author of “Body, Mind, Spirit”, April 1995.
In “Algae to the Rescue”, Karl J. Abrams writes: "A tiny protein called substance P is a powerful neurotransmitter.It is composed of arginine, lysine, and proline, all of which are available in AFA. The amazing effect of substance P is that it enhances learning ability and elevates our sense of well being. It does this by stimulating the brain cells to grow more dendritic spines of brain cell "arms" that reach out and communicate with other brain cells”.
Blue Green Algae is the perfect anabolic green food (anabolism refers to all biochemical reactions that involve the building of larger molecules to construct and repair cells). Six times richer in protein (laden with human like amino acids), and minerals than mother's milk, its minerals come in a form easily absorbed by the body. There is an almost perfect correspondence between AFA's amino acid profile and the needs of the body per the Food and Nutrition Council.
AFA contains about 3% nucleic acids, the richest of any commercially available food. Nucleic acids are responsible for growth and repair, unscheduled regeneration; and can prevent, stop, and reverse many aspects of ageing; enhance immunity, neutralize radiation poisoning, stimulate the return of memory, reverse organic brain disorders and genetic damage; and act as stress modulators.(Blue Green Algae and the Factors of Regeneration, Apsley, 1995).
AFA has one of the highest percentages (2-3%) of chlorophyll of any food on the planet. When magnesium is delivered to the body chelated to chlorophyll it is especially easy to assimilate. Chlorophyll invigorates the intestinal lining, increases peristaltic motion, soothes inflammation, reduces excess pepsin and relives constipation.
AFA has 12 vitamins, 27 naturally occurring or essential minerals, and 11 pigments some of which are precursors to other vitamins, enzymes and co-enzymes. It also contains bioflavinoids, RNA, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, selenium, and cysteine, making AFA one of the highest known sources of naturally occurring anti-oxidants or free radical scavengers.
AFA contains high amounts of both cis and trans forms of beta carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), a known immune booster, powerful detoxifier and anti-oxidant, skin builder, and (according to the National Institute of Health) helps to prevent cancer. Beta-Carotene helps maintain the eye covering. As a team, beta-carotene, vitamin A and zinc are able to stabilize cell membranes, repair tissue, synthesize collagen and decrease healing time.
Blue Green Algae contains a full spectrum of chelated, (organically bound) colloidal minerals and trace minerals (enzyme bound) several of which are essential to optimum body functioning. The minerals in AFA have an assimilation rate of almost 100%.
Finally, though AFA is rich in glyco-lipids (meaning they are composed of both sugar and oil portions), which are important for the transportation of vitamins and minerals across the blood-brain barriers and are also immune modulators and stimulants, AFA has no cholesterol.
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