aphanizomenon flos aquae
Do you remember your sixth grade biology? If not, how about the food chain? Well, even if you don’t, it’s pretty sure that you’ve still heard about algae. Scientifically known as aphanizomenon flos aquae, blue green algae is found at the bottom of the food chain. Though one of the simplest organisms, aphanizomenon flos aquae has been known to offer many nutritional and medical values.
Taking in aphanizomenon flos aquae as part of daily diet can help the body maximize its full physical and mental potential. There have been many cited benefits of blue green algae intake–helps in prevention of cancer, lowers cholesterol, improves metabolism, increases anti-viral and anti-microbial activities, etc. Further studies are being conducted to confirm other benefits on other conditions such as hypertension, chronic fatigue, and Alzheimer’s disease. Harnessing the benefits of aphanizomenon flos aquae is made easier through its packaging as vegetarian capsules and as powder mixes. With all these, do you still look at blue green algae as a simple organism at the bottom of the food chain? I surely hope not.