The health benefits of AFA blue-green algae as a stem cell enhancer

 Cyanobacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, are a special class of single-cell organism that manufacture their own food by photosynthesis.  These microorganisms contain chloroplasts, similar to green plants, and as such, provide a basic food source. 

'Good' vs. 'bad' Blue-Green Algae: An important feature of this class of living organisms is that they are NOT ALL THE SAME.  Some species of cyanobacteria, such as Chlorella, Spirulina, and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, have definite health benefits, whereas others, commonly known as 'pond scum,' secrete liver toxins called microcystins and are definitely to be avoided.

What is AFA? One species of this protozoa is named Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, or AFA for short.  It grows almost exclusively in Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon.  Prior to harvesting each batch of AFA, samples from the lake are stringently tested to ensure pure AFA and absence of microcystins.

Another word on nomenclature: Over the years, AFA has been designated a blue-green algae, a cyanobacterium, a blue-green plant/cyanophyta, or a blue seaweed, as it shares characteristics of each of these classifications.  What is important and abundantly clear, is that AFA has unique molecular properties that make it a special contributor to human health.

While available for a number of years in a whole AFA powder, this organism has recently been concentrated to enhance the nutrient value and molecular signature of the cells.  These organisms are rich in vitamins and other nutrients, and in molecules that enhance the release of stem cells from the bone marrow.

Adult stem cell enhancer: A small triple-blind study evaluating the effect of this concentrate on stem cell release from the bone marrow found an increase in the number of circulating (CD34+) stem cells one hour following ingestion of 1 gram of ONE SPECIFIC KIND of blue-green algae (AFA) –link to any specific stemtech site or wealthbuilders site) concentrate.

As you are probably aware from the news media, stem cell therapy holds great promise in the treatment of various medical conditions, from degenerative nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases to degenerative joint disease to juvenile diabetes and many others.

More basic and clinical research is needed to realize the promise of these treatments.  In the mean time, it may be possible to enhance one's own stem cells by eating supplements that stimulate the release of these cells from the bone marrow.

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