It is a cyanophyta which stands for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae.
Nearly two decades ago, it was discovered growing in wild abundance in a pristine
lake called the Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon.
Some call it nature’s most complete food.
Among its most notable features, it has been shown to:
- Stimulate the migration of natural killer cells, a type of lymphocyte involved in eliminating cancerous and virally infected cells.
- AN EXCEPTIONAL source of omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids and chlorophyll.
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. - 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.
- Stimulate the release of bone marrow stem cells and their migration into tissues, supporting the body’s own mechanism of regeneration and healing.
- Contain a selective ligand for the adhesion molecules Land P-selectin. These molecules play a crucial role in inflammation and cardiovascular health
