Blue Green Algae is not a drug it is a dietary supplement. It is a highly nutritious food that, when added to our body, gives us the amino acids, trace minerals and vitamins that our body requires to function well.

The Importance of Organic Minerals

When we improve our nourishment by eating quality food packed with the full spectrum of trace minerals, the body has a chance to be as healthy and energized as it is designed to be. According to Dr. Charles Northern, M.D. "In the absence of minerals, vitamins have no function. Lacking vitamins, the system can make use of minerals, but lacking minerals, vitamins are useless." Blue Green Algae contains minerals in trace amounts, which is what the body needs to function well. Trace minerals can literally mean the difference between buoyant good health and serious disease. They are absolutely vital to our health and well being.

The Importance of Proteins and Amino Acids

Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body. Proteins comprise 90% of the hemoglobin and form the backbone of the body's immune system. The Algae contains more protein than any other organism (plant or animal). There are 22 amino acids; 9 of these are essential and must be obtained from our foods. Without proper quantities of all the amino acids, health cannot be maintained. When improper amounts of amino acids are consumed, the less important body tissues are "cannibalized" causing premature aging and possible severe deficiencies, such as lack of motivation, loss of memory, low mental alertness and poor intellectual performance. Blue Green Algae contains all 9 of the essential amino acids and is therefore called a "complete protein food." What is truly unique about the algae is that its amino acid profile

"To say that the body can easily digest and assimilate cooked foods may someday prove to be the most grievous oversight yet committed by science. - Dr. E. Howell

Enzymes are "machines" made of protein that make chemical reactions happen rapidly to support life. Food enzymes supplements can positively affect the entire digestive process. Food enzymes are highly effective at enhancing the digestion of all foods including protein, fat, starch, fiber and lactose (dairy).

Poor or incomplete digestion is caused by:

References:

1. Enzyme Nutrition, by Dr. Edward Howell

2. "Enzymes: The Powerful Life Force", by Viktoras Kulvinskas

Reported Benefits of Consuming Food Enzymes:

May help:

References:

1. Enzyme Nutrition, by Dr. Edward Howell

2. "Enzymes: The Powerful Life Force", by Viktoras Kulvinskas

Each ingredient in the Spectrabiotic was chosen for its superior quality and ability to work with and enhance the others. The enzymes support the breakdown of the acerola cherries, rose hips, and Jerusalem artichoke, as well as major food molecules, such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In turn, the acerola cherries' and rose hips' vitamin C (an antioxidant) protects the bacteria from deterioration. And to nourish the bacteria as they implant in the G.l. tract, the Jerusalem artichoke (with fructo-oligosaccharides, or FOS) and the Algae supply the optimum nutrients. Each 500 mg. Vegicap contains:

What is Acidophilus?

Typically, "acidophilus" refers to Lactobacillus acidophilus. It is a friendly bacteria that consumes sugars and produces lactic acid. It can be found in some fermented dairy products and nutritional supplements. When it is consumed in adequate numbers it populates the intestinal tract and can enhance the state of health.

What is Bifidus?

Bifidobacterium are beneficial intestinal bacteria that typically live in large numbers in the colon. This differs from Lactobacillus acidophilus which inhabits the stomach and small intestine (L. acidophilus can be found in the colon but it predominates in the small intestine). Bifidobacterium work synergistically with L. acidophilus. L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterium are both necessary to maintain optimum health of the gastrointestinal tract. Blue-Green Bifidus can be combined with Blue-Green Acidophilus to provide state-of-the-art health and protection for the digestive system.

Together, Acidophilus and Bifidus are called "probiotics". Probiotic nutrition began when the first human drank fermented milk The value of probiotics, though, was not appreciated until this century. Now, probiotics are gaining in popularity as more health-conscious people learn of their value.

Probiotics have been defined as "organisms such as friendly bacteria which contribute so much to the health and balance of the intestinal tract, thus benefiting us by promoting a healthy immune system and improving nutrition." So, these are live preparations that can enhance our state of health.

Our digestive system contains hundreds of living organisms. According to one source, the countless billions of bacteria that live in the human GI tract weigh some 3 1/2 pounds !

What Do They Do?

Immune System:

It has been documented that lactobacilli may enhance macrophage and lymphocytic activity. This means that the cellular mediated immune system becomes more powerful and more effective.

Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid in the gastrointestinal tract and this produces bacteria which supports a healthy immune system.

Lactobacilli produce natural nontoxic antibiotics. When the lactobacilli have successfully colonized the gastrointestinal tract, they help us maintain a healthy immune system.

Digestion and Nutrition:

They enhance the digestion and absorption of protein.

They improve the digestion and absorption of fat.

They may increase the absorption and retention of minerals such as phosphorus, calcium and iron.

They make some B-vitamins and possibly vitamin K.

Who Needs Blue-Green Probiotics?

Antibiotics, some cortisone-like drugs, birth control pills, alcohol, some food additives, caffeine, chlorinated or fluoridated water, and stress, processed foods, high-fat and high-sugar diets can destroy the natural intestinal flora. Ideally, we should completely avoid factors that can disturb our bacterial ecosystem. For most people this is impossible. Probiotic supplementation, then, is a vital way to promote good health. These supplements can help offset the disturbing effect that dietary, environmental, and emotional stresses create in the GI tract.

What makes Blue-Green Probiotics so special ?

They contain bacteria that are a normal inhabitant of the digestive tract.

Both products are capable of surviving the acid environment of the stomach.

BG probiotics can also survive and grow in the intestines.

The bacterial species used in our probiotics have proven themselves; they produce beneficial effects in the digestive tract.

BG Acidophilus and SBG Bifidus remain viable (active) during the time between manufacture and consumption.

Grown on a base of rice starch (no dairy products used).

Lactobacillus Acidophilus is the most prominent "friendly" bacteria found in the small intestines. This bacteria promotes a healthy environment for the proper digestion and assimilation of food.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus is destroyed by:

1. Stress

2. Poor dietary habits

3. Chlorinated and fluoridated water

4. Birth control pills

5. Antibiotics

REPORTED BENEFITS:

1. Aids in digestion and absorption nutrients

2. Helps to maintain a healthy immune system

3. Produces an enzyme called lactase which breaks down he milk sugar lactose.

What to look for when purchasing Lactobacillus Acidophilus:

1. DDS- 1 strain: many strains of Lactobacillus Acidophilus are less expensive to produce, but do not survive the stomach acid nearly as well. Researched more extensively than any other Lactobacillus Acidophilus strain - more than 10 year track record. Doctor recommended - listed in Physician's Desk Reference.

2. Rice-based strains of Lactobacillus Acidophilus are preferable to dairy based strains due to lactose intolerance in many people.

3. Moisture and air ultimately renders Lactobacillus Acidophilus useless. Nitrogen flushing in glass bottles is the best method of packaging currently available to ensure freshness and viability.

4. Make sure the company you buy from guarantees the potency found on the label. Many companies do not.

5. Single strain acidophilus is definitely preferable. Different strains colonize in different areas of the intestines and are, therefore, not compatible. When they are mixed, one strain will overpower and dominate over the other strains.

Combinations with other supplements:

Research has shown that the addition of blue-green algae increases the production of friendly bacteria in the small intestine by 200 - 600 percent.

References:

1. Probiotics, by Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O. and Natasha Trenev

2. The Garden Within, by Keith W. Schnert, M.D.

This product contains a combination of Super Blue Green® Alpha and the highest quality Coenzyme Q10 in a special base of rice starch. The proprietary formula provides all the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 with the added vitamins and probiotic nutritional factors found in Blue-Green Alpha.

Coenzyme Q10 has been reported to be beneficial for the optimum functioning of the liver, the heart and muscle tissue. Not surprisingly, Coenzyme Q10 is most abundant in these organs because they require a large amount of energy. This important biological compound is found in the blood and, most importantly, in the mitochondria of the cell. Coenzyme Q10 helps the body produce energy at the cellular level, acting like a spark plug that keeps the cell functioning efficiently.

Mitochondria are the "batteries of the cell." The mitochondria are responsible for generating almost all of the energy produced in the cell. They are the sites of energy production where fats, simple sugars, and protein are used to generate energy and vital biological molecules.

The most well researched role of Coenzyme Q10 is its activity in the mitochondria. Mitochondria rely upon the presence of Coenzyme Q10 for the production of energy. If there is a limited supply of Coenzyme Q10, or if the Coenzyme Q10 is damaged, then it's as though the plug was pulled on the cell. In fact, without Coenzyme Q10, the body is unable to produce energy. On an average day, about 95 percent of the oxygen we breathe is instantly committed to the basic, vital cellular process of extracting various organic substances obtained from the foods we eat and burning them as fuel. This is why sufficient oxygen supply is always paramount to life itself. When this oxygen mixes with fuel, energy is created. Coenzyme Q10 is directly necessary to the specific enzymes (called "bio-energy" enzymes) that allow the body to generate energy from food and air. In fact, the amount of CoQ10 in the body has a direct effect on the body's ability to produce energy.

As we age, mitochondria can lose their ability to generate energy. They can lose this ability due to contact with toxins, radiation, or other noxious environmental or dietary factors. These negative factors may affect the production of functional Coenzyme Q10. In addition, as the body ages, it loses the ability to assimilate, synthesize and store sufficient Coenzyme Q10 from the foods we eat. Past the age of 35 or 40 most of us can expect that we will develop a deficiency in Coenzyme Q10. And because cooking and storing processes are notorious for destroying food's nutritional value, even the most meticulous and well-balanced of diets can never guarantee an adequate supply of Coenzyme Q10. This product can supply pre-made Coenzyme Q10 which can be used by the cell and help prevent energy loss due to damaged mitochondria.

Coenzyme Q10 also acts as an antioxidant to neutralize and rid the body of accumulated free radicals, which cause disease, and to strengthen cell membranes.

Current research is examining the role of Coenzyme Q10 in preventing or limiting the damage to the heart during the cardio-vascular disease process. It has been speculated that Coenzyme Q 10 may be very beneficial for individuals suffering from cardiovascular disease.

Coenzyme Q10 is an immune booster. Research has shown that when the immune system is boosted with CoQ10, the body can produce the energy to effectively fight this infection and disease. Coenzyme Q10 appears to bolster the effect of the immune cells already present rather than by increasing, production of new immune cells.

In addition, it has been theorized that Coenzyme Q10 may enhance athletic performance by increasing the muscle's ability to generate energy.

Studies have shown that very obese people often have as much as 50% deficiency in Coenzyme Q10, while slim people show higher levels of this substance.

To summarize, the known results of using CoQ10 as an oral supplement are:

Boosting energy levels

Improving the effectiveness of the immune system

Increasing stamina and endurance

Acting as an antioxidant by protecting the body against free radicals

Coenzyme Q10 is a natural nutrient essential to the life and health of every living cell.

Coenzyme Q10 is lacking in many people---especially as we age. This leads to many degenerative diseases and other effects of aging.

Coenzyme Q10 controls the flow of oxygen within individual cells.

Coenzyme Q10 normalizes the function of each of the body's 69 trillion cells.

Coenzyme Q10 equals Quality of Life and Longevity.

REPORTED BENEFITS:

1. May help promote healthy heart and circulatory systems

2. Strengthen immune system

3. Increase energy

4. May prevent cell damage that is caused by lack of oxygen

References:

1. The Miracle Nutrient: Coenzyme Q10, by Bliznakov, M.D. and Hunt

2. Coenzyme 010. Is It Our New Fountain of Youth? by William Lee, Ph.D.

What is Algae Sprouts?

Sprouts & Algae is an advanced proprietary formula, combining the qualities and nutritional benefits of three unique foods from Land. Lake and Sea:

A super concentration of custom-grown, organic wheat sprouts.

Our own Blue-Green Alpha, harvested wild from the mineral-rich waters of Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon.

And introducing Super Red Beta, our own premium strain of Dunaliella salina, a marine (saltwater) algae prized for its high beta carotene content.

This unique combination of top quality ingredients supplies your body with the vitamins and nutrients you need to produce powerful antioxidant enzymes, such as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Working together with the beta carotene and other essential vitamins found in Sprouts & Algae, these antioxidant enzymes serve to deactivate dangerous free radicals and remove them from your system.

"What are 'Free Radicals' ?"

Free radicals are highly reactive unstable molecules that circulate in the body. They contain unpaired electrons that can 'pirate' other electrons from your healthy cells altering the structure and function of vital cell materials and processes.

For example, the cell membrane can be damaged, which in turn can hamper the immune system, alter cholesterol metabolism, decrease enzyme activity, and negatively affect your vital cell functions in general.

''What Are Free Radicals Formed?"

Free radicals are a by-product of normal metabolism, and our bodies are designed to handle them - within limits. However, when you are subjected to various forms of stress, the production of free radicals can quickly outrun those limits.

"What Forms of stress?"

Environmental pollutants

Excessive exposure to sunlight

Over working

Poor nutrition

Aging

Emotional pressures

Any of these factors - and more - may contribute to the production of damaging free radicals and the problems that result.

Today, many health care practitioners and scientific researchers believe that free radicals accelerate aging, may cause some kinds of degeneration of our overall health and vitality in general.

"Why Do I Need Sprouts?"

A lifestyle that combines a nutrient-rich diet with adequate exercise and rest and a positive attitude is by far the best way to help your body protect and maintain itself.

When you give it the right tools and conditions, your body can use certain vitamins and special antioxidant enzymes to protect itself from the damaging effects of free radicals and their scavenger lone electrons. These special nutrients can actually deactivate and remove free radicals before the damage is done. And that's where Sprouts & Algae comes into the picture.

...A Quart of Protection!

Sprouts & Algae provides a rich supply of these very special nutrients in a convenient form. Each easy to swallow tablet provides you with the unique nutritional profile of three vital superfoods, each contributing the essence of a different part of our natural environment - Land, Lake and sea.

Sprouts & Algae contains the essential nutrients from nearly one full quart of custom grown organic wheat sprouts! Coupled with a generous portion of our own Blue Green wild freshwater microalgae and Super Red Beta marine microalgae, these little tablets pack a mighty big wallop of antioxidant protection!

...You Deserve the Best!

To be the very best that you can be in today's fast-paced, high stressed world, you need the extra edge that pure superfoods like Super Sprouts & Algae provide. Let Sprouts & Algae support your family's healthy lifestyle and your personal performance and well-being.

Sprouts and Algae

A breakthrough in advanced nutritional science

A unique blend of three superfoods offering the best of Land, Lake & Sea!

Provides your body with the nutrients needed to build powerful antioxidant enzymes

May help cope with the damaging effects of physical and mental stresses, including environmental pollutants, over-exertion, aging, frequent illness, and emotional pressures

Each tablet contains:

Custom grown organic wheat sprouts

Blue-Green Alpha a wild freshwater algae

Super Red Beta marine (saltwater) algae (Dunaliella salina)

Recommended usage: 5 tablets per day

Wheat Sprouts supply the body with nutrients needed to make antioxidant enzymes. These Enzymes help to remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals can critically damage cells. If free radicals are not neutralized, they have the ability to penetrate a cell and cause changes in the DNA, producing mutation.

Free radicals are formed by:

1. Stress

2. Smoking

3. Poor diet

4. Constipation

5. Consumption of refined oils and hydrogenated fats

6. Chemical additives to food

7. Chlorinated water

8. Exposure to radiation

9. Air travel

10. Force fields generated by TV's, computers, microwaves and power lines

Sprouts & Algae contain a unique blend of specially grown organic wheat sprouts which supply the body with the nutrients needed to make antioxidant enzymes which help to remove dangerous free radicals from the body.

Recommended Intake:

First two weeks: 5 tablets per day, taken on an empty stomach 30 - 40 minutes before breakfast with a large glass of non-chlorinated water (spring or mineral water is best). If you are taking Acidophilus, wait 15 minutes, then take your Super Sprouts & Algae and wait another 15 minutes before eating breakfast.

Third and subsequent weeks: 2 - 5 tablets per day

Special note: Water is important! Drink I - 2 quarts of water per day. This will allow the supplement to work properly

Reported Benefits - Helps To:

Increase energy

Increase stamina for vigorous exercise

Make a person feel younger

Reference:

Free Radicals, Stress and Antioxidant Enzymes, P. Rothschild. M.D.

Smoothies are all-vegetable powdered beverage mixes that make a rich, nutritious and delicious shake. Containing no preservatives, yeast or artificial flavorings or colorings, they are of superior quality.

Perfect for breakfast or a fast pick-me-up, Smoothies contain a dynamic balance of essential amino acids and carbohydrates with all the benefits of Blue-Green Algae. Simply mix with your favorite beverage or with fresh fruit and crushed ice. You can even use Smoothies in cooking, baking and with breakfast cereals and desserts.

Vanilla flavor

300 gram container

Our product development team worked hard to bring you what we feel is the finest, tastiest snack around. The result - scrumptious disks of Blue Green Algae goodness.

The ultimate high quality quick pick-me-up, BG Bites are made from only ALL NATURAL ingredients: unsulfured raisins, unsulfured dates, organic malt syrup (made from corn, brown rice and barley), rolled oats, brown rice, natural flavors -- and 500 milligrams of Blue-Green Alpha Algae.

BG Bites are a delicious confection, guaranteed to win over even the most finicky (or youngest) appetite.

Available in tempting Raspberry flavor

24 Bites per box

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