Did You Get Your Chlorophyll Today?

Surveys show that 80% of North Americans fail to get optimal amounts of fruits and vegetables in their daily diets, as recommended by the USDA and the National Cancer Institute. Consuming “green foods” (nutrient-dense, minimally processed, whole foods) is an important way to achieve a healthy diet. But what makes green foods so great? 

Chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants, is essential in the photosynthesis reactions that convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy for life processes. Inside the cells of green plants, chlorophyll combines with carbon dioxide and sunlight to form simple sugars. Without chlorophyll, plants would be unable to perform essential metabolic functions such as respiration and growth.

In 1913 Dr. Richard Willstätter, a German chemist, discovered the role of chlorophyll in plant functions, and noted the structural similarity between chlorophyll and heme, the red pigment in blood responsible for transporting oxygen to all parts of the body. Both molecules have complex structures, called porphyrin rings, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Heme (the oxygen-carrying part of the hemoglobin molecule) differs from chlorophyll primarily by the central atom; iron (Fe) in heme and magnesium (Mg) in chlorophyll.

Given the similarity between chlorophyll and heme, could the body directly convert chlorophyll into heme by replacing the central atom? As attractive an idea as that might be, there is no direct evidence that the human body can do this. There is, however, considerable research and anecdotal evidence that chlorophyll is effective in rebuilding the blood, through metabolic processes that are not yet completely understood.

Due to its natural deodorizing ability, chlorophyll has traditionally been used as a mouthwash and gargle. Chlorophyll has been shown to stimulate liver function and excretion of bile, strengthen immunity, and detoxify chemical pollutants. Numerous recent studies have also indicated that chlorophyll has anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic properties.

Chlorophyll is found in highest concentrations in green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale, and in cereal grasses like wheat grass and barley grass, but the highest concentration is found in SBGA. Given all the potential benefits of adding chlorophyll, why not consider adding more “green” to your diet?

Q: What Can I Eat To Feel Better? A: SBGA

AFA Blue Green Algae Nutritional Properties:

Alanine
• Activates muscles
• Immune system booster

Arginine
• New muscle builder
• Supports immune system
• Detoxifies the liver

Asparagine
• Immune system booster
• Brain energizer

Aspartic Acid
• Assists making healthy DNA
• Immune system booster

Beta carotene
• Immune system booster
• Defends against free radical attack
• Aids digestion
• Vision enhancement
• Cornea protector

Bioflavinoids
• Immune system booster
• Removes toxins from skin cells

Biotin
• promotes healthier- looking hair

Boron
• Promotes stronger bones
• Improves mental clarity
• Assists with unclogging arteries

Calcium
• Promotes stronger bones
• Calms nerves
• Improves cholesterol levels

Chlorophyll
• Promotes bowel regularity
• Cleanses interstitial tissues

Chromium
• Moderates existent diabetes
• Prevents adult-onset diabetes

Cobalt
• Repairs nerve cells
• Helps produce red blood cells

Copper
• Eases Arthritis
• Helps produce red blood cells

Cysteine
• Detoxifies carcinogens

Essential Fatty Acids
• Reduces cardiovascular disease

Electrolytes
• Helps kidneys regain
• Optimum function

Fiber
• Eliminates toxic wastes

Fluorine
• Fights tooth decay
• Improves bone density

Folic Acid
• Increases mental focus
• Prevents anemia

Germanium
• Helps control Epstein-Barr virus

Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
• Lowers cholesterol

Glutamic Acid
• Reduces alcohol/sugar craving

Glutamine
• Increases mental focus

Glutathione
• Defends against free radical attacks

Glycine
• Calms nervous system

Glycogen
• Boosts physical stamina

Histidine
• Enhances nutrient absorption
• Removes toxic metals

Iodine
• assists with maintaining regulating body weight

Iron
• decreases anemia
• Increases emotional health
• Increases physical energy
• Isoleucine
• Build muscle
• Helps repair the liver

Lecithin
• Dissolves cholesterol deposits
• Improves short-term memory

Leucine
• Reduces Hypoglycemic symptoms

Linoleic Acid
• Combats viral infections

Lysine
• Helps prevent osteoporosis

Magnesium
• Promotes tranquility
• Moderates mood swings
• Reduces migraine headaches

Manganese
• Assists joint mobility

Methionine
• Enhances memory
• Mood elevator
• Removes heavy metals

Molybdenum
• Increases longevity

Niacin (Vitamin B3)
• Stress reducer
• Lowers cholesterol assists in reversing atherosclerosis

Nickel
• Promotes cellular growth and reproduction

Nucleic Acids
• Memory enhancement

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Increases cell membrane flexibility
• Cholesterol dissolving properties
• Reduces cardiovascular diseases

Omega - 6 Fatty Acids
• Relieves arthritis symptoms
• Skin tone improvement
• Reduces cardiovascular disease

Pantohenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
• Reduces morning pain caused by arthritis
• Reduces toxicity from alcohol
• Defender against free radicals

Phenylalanine
• Improves mental clarity
• Sugar cravings reducer

Phosphorous
• Assists with healthy teeth
• Increases bone fracture repair

Potassium
• hypertension reducer
• blood pressure control

Proline
• Increases learning ability
• Assists repairing torn cartilage

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
• Immune system booster
• Relieves PMS

Riboflavin
• Boosts physical energy
• Defends free radical attacks
• Reduces eye fatigue

RNA
• Improves mental focus

Selenium
• Strengthens immune system
• Relieves anxiety

Serine
• Enhances skin beauty

Silicon
• skin tightening

Sodium
• Assists preventing sunstroke

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
• Assists in preventing free radical activity

Substance P
• Increases mental focus

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
• Increases energy
• Improves mental attitude
• Tension reliever

Theonine
• Immune system enhancer
• Ameliorates skin tone

Tyrosine
• Improves emotional health
• Enhances mental alertness
• Increases memory ability

Valine
• Promotes muscle tissue building

Vanadium
• Assists in controlling blood sugar levels

Vitamin B12
• Increases physical energy
• Enhances mental focus
• Assists with nervous system repair

Vitamin C
• Promotes healthier gums
• Reduces risk of cancer
• Reduces duration of common cold

Vitamin E
• Immune system booster
• Promotes healthy nerve tissue

Zinc
• Supports prostate health
• Strengthens immune system
• Reduces outbreaks of acne
• Increase memory access
• Reduces common cold symptoms



Blue green algae is the fundamental basis of the entire food chain. This super food is the foundational nutrient source for creating and renewing all life on earth.

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (afa blue green algae) is the crème de la crème of algae, one of the planet's most powerful foods. Tucked away in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon, fed by a network of mountain streams and springs, anchored in deep volcanic soil and 35 feet of mineral-rich sediment, Upper Klamath Lake is one of nature's most miraculous nutrition resources of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, also known as Super Blue Green Algae.