Health Benefits of ISA Products

Infinity Supreme Alliance Products is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae(AFA), are the most consumed forms of the products; which has superfood status due to high concentrations of proteins, vitamins and nutrients. ^[1]

How is Aphanizomenon flos-aquae(AFA) Cultivated?

ISA products contain Aphanizomenon flos-aquae(AFA) harvested from Upper Klamath Lake in southern Oregon. Harvesting is done during the summertime, June to November. The algae is filtered to preserve the most vibrant blooms and then further purified by centrifugation. The AFA is then chilled and sold frozen or dried at low temperatures and sold as a powder.

Natural Compounds in Aphanizomenon flos-aquae

It is 70% vegetable protein and has higher levels of beta-carotene than broccoli. The one-two punch potency of AFA is that it contains a high concentration of nutrients - over 65 vitamins, minerals and enzymes and the complete spectrum of eight essential amino acids and ten nonessential amino acids… and they are all easily absorbed by the body. In fact up to 97% of the beneficial vitamins, minerals and enzymes found in AFA are easily absorbed (some supplements are as low as 5-25% absorbable). It also contains the most biologically active chlorophyll of any known food.

Antioxidant Activity of ISA Products

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is rich in compounds that provide antioxidants. A measurement called the “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity” (ORAC) is used to determine free radical scavenging capacity of foods and other substances purported to contain antioxidants. Italy’s University of Urbino Carlo Bo applied the ORAC method to edible AFA. The outcome was positive in favor of researchers supporting the use of AFA as a dietary antioxidant supplement to relieve oxidative stress. ^[2]

The University of Urbino Carlo B conducted another study designed to evaluate the ability of AFA to provide defense against oxidative damage to normal human red blood cells and plasma. Results suggested AFA lowered oxidative damage in both. Furthermore, AFA delayed the depletion of enzymes that are beneficial to the body. ^[3]

A Japanese study found that a product containing AFA from lake Klamath exhibited considerable antioxidant activity and was an effective adaptogenic; that is, a substance that helps the body protect against stress. ^[4]

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and B12

There is some controversy over whether or not AFA is an effective source of vitamin B12. Many natural sources of vitamin B12 have been shown to be biologically inadequate. However, preliminary research conducted by Italy’s Department of Neurorehabilitation at Villa Salus Hospital evaluated the vitamin B12 levels of 15 vegan subjects who had supplemented with an algae product from Lake Klamath and found their B12 levels increased over a control group. Although not absolutely conclusive, researchers believed the preliminary research supported the argument that AFA is a reliable source of vitamin B12. ^[5]

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Stem Cell

^{In adults, stem cells have the function of repairing damaged cells. Unfortunately, as we age, stem cells have a reduced restorative ability and are more vulnerable to oxidative stress. This results in the body being less able to repair itself. Based on previous studies that showed blue-green algae can modulate immune function in animals, the Department of Neurosurgery at USF investigated the effects of AFA on cultured human stem cells. Researchers noted that preliminary results suggested an ethanol extract of AFA may promote human stem cell proliferation. [6]}

Potential Concerns about Infinity Supreme Alliance

As with most products, if you’re pregnant or nursing, it’s a good idea to first consult your health care provider before supplementing with Aphanizomenon flow-aquae.

You should only consume AFA and spirulina from trusted and reputable suppliers.  I personally use and recommend ISA Products, which is harvested from Lake Klamath. If you choose to supplement with these product, you won’t be disappointed in the quality.

- Salvador Saniel Gaviola III
Official Distributor, 09087391784(Smart)

References:

1. Kay RA. Microalgae as food and supplement. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1991;30(6):555-73. Review.
2. Benedetti S, Benvenuti F, Scoglio S, Canestrari F. Oxygen radical absorbance capacity of phycocyanin and phycocyanobilin from the food supplement Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. J Med Food. 2010 Feb;13(1):223-7. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2008.0257.
3. Benedetti S, Benvenuti F, Pagliarani S, Francogli S, Scoglio S, Canestrari F. Antioxidant properties of a novel phycocyanin extract from the blue-green alga Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Life Sci. 2004 Sep 24;75(19):2353-62.
4. Sedriep S, Xia X, Marotta F, Zhou L, Yadav H, Yang H, Soresi V, Catanzaro R, Zhong K, Polimeni A, Chui DH. Beneficial nutraceutical modulation of cerebral erythropoietin expression and oxidative stress: an experimental study. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2011 Apr-Jun;25(2):187-94.
5. Baroni L, Scoglio S, Benedetti S, Bonetto C, Pagliarani S, Benedetti Y, Rocchi M, Canestrari F. Effect of a Klamath algae product (“AFA-B12″) on blood levels of vitamin B12 and homocysteine in vegan subjects: a pilot study. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2009 Mar;79(2):117-23. doi: 10.1024/0300-9831.79.2.117.
6. Shytle DR, Tan J, Ehrhart J, Smith AJ, Sanberg CD, Sanberg PR, Anderson J, Bickford PC. Effects of blue-green algae extracts on the proliferation of human adult stem cells in vitro: a preliminary study. Med Sci Monit. 2010 Jan;16(1):BR1-5.