Algae & Sea VegetableKlamath blue-green algae
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a cyanobacterium rich in nutrients and bioactives like phycocyanin and PEA, which may support mood and antioxidant defenses. Human evidence is limited, and its safety is heavily dependent on the absence of microcystin toxins. Rigorous quality control is essential for products sourced from natural lakes.
Benefits
- Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a cyanobacterium rich in nutrients and bioactives like phycocyanin and PEA
- which may support mood and antioxidant defenses. Human evidence is limited
- and its safety is heavily dependent on the absence of microcystin toxins. Rigorous quality control is essential for products sourced from natural lakes.
Key compounds
Phycocyaninphenylethylamine (PEA)chlorophyllpolysaccharidesVitamin B12amino acidsironbeta-carotene
May help with
- antioxidant support
- cognitive support
- energy support
- mood support
- anti-inflammatory support
Best for these goals
antioxidant supportcognitive supportenergy supportmood supportanti-inflammatory support
How to use it
Powder; capsules; tablets; liquid extracts
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Iodine: Variable/unknown | Contaminant concerns: High risk of microcystin contamination from co-occurring toxic cyanobacteria; heavy metals Use products tested for microcystins and other cyanotoxins. | Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding; high risk of hepatotoxic microcystins if not strictly tested. | Interactions: May interact with immunosuppressants or anticoagulants; caution with autoimmune conditions.
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