Blue Green Algae

The importance of a strong immune system is indisputable. It is an important first line of defense against everything from the common cold to such life-threatening diseases as AIDS or cancer. A strong. healthy immune system functioning at peak performance can halt and even help reverse disease.

Trouble on the horizon

Many types of infections are on the rise, as are a variety of bacterial, vital and parasitic pathogens causing them. To make matters worse, antibiotics are becoming ineffective against these "bugs." New and more virulent strains are appearing.

The Center for Family Wellness, in Harvard, MA., has just completed a nationwide research study to investigate the effects of eating Super Blue Green(TM) Algae on children's academic performance, social interactions, and behavioral problems. "The Children and Algae Report" an in-depth examination of the methodology and statistical analysis for this study was published by the Center in December, 1996.

The article discusses the microcystis aeruginosa, a common species of cyanobacteria in freshwater. Cyanobacteria develop two main groups of toxins including neurotoxins and peptide hepatotoxins. ...