AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) is a wild-harvested blue-green algae, making it distinct from other algae that are farmed or cultivated. With more than 65 important nutrients, AFA is valued for its exceptional antioxidant content, rich supply of amino acids (proteins), vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, and is frequently sought for its benefits in energy, mental clarity, and overall nutritional support. AFA’s wild origin means its nutrient profile is shaped by the pristine environment rather than controlled cultivation, making it unique and especially prized among algae supplements. It’s cellulose cell wall easily breaks down so that it is 97% absorbed by the body.
Spirulina is a farm-cultivated blue-green algae frown in shallow freshwater ponds. It is a source of protein, various vitamins minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. It is best known for immune system support, boosting energy, muscle and cardiovascular health. Like AFA algae, Spirulina also offers anti-inflammatory and weight management benefits. The spiral cell wall structure is not as easily digested as AFA, but still remains effective.
Chlorella is a green microalga grown exclusively in freshwater tanks, not found wild like AFA. It has a hard cell wall that must be mechanically broken to enhance digestibility. Chlorella is best known for its detoxification properties - especially heavy metal binding – along with immune support, high iron and omega-3 content, and a supply of vitamins and minerals. It is commonly used for its ability to help cleanse the body and promote overall health.
All three algae specie have some overlapping benefits, but we believe that wild-grown, as mother nature intended us to eat, is always the best choice. And our AFA algae comes with an unconditional guarantee that you feel the difference or we refund your money one up to one year. After 30 years of sharing the algae with health-conscious people, refunds are very rare because people who are really into their health understand and know that they are giving their body core nutrition that we can’t get form other foods, especially with the depleted lands and bad commercial farming methods.