AFA - Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, or "invisible water flower" in Latin, is one of the world's most nutrient-rich plants. It is a wild, blue-green freshwater algae, considered one of nature's wonders by many nutrition experts.
The highest quality of AFA algae in dried form
E3Live offers organic, wild-harvested AFA algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) in dried form; E3AFA®. The algae are harvested under carefully selected conditions in a protected natural area and undergo extensive quality controls after harvesting.
E3Live Refractance Window™ drying
To preserve the raw material's natural properties, E3Live uses Refractance Window™ drying, also called "crystal flake" drying. This method uses circulating water under atmospheric pressure to gently transfer heat, meaning the ingredients are exposed to lower temperatures than many traditional drying methods.
This gentle drying process helps preserve the algae's natural color, taste, and aroma as well as its nutritional content in a careful way.
Spectrum of easily accessible vitamins and trace minerals
E3AFA® is a nutrient-rich blue-green algae containing a broad spectrum of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and chlorophyll. It also contains several plant compounds, including naturally occurring antioxidants such as flavonoids and carotenoids.
Thanks to its broad nutritional content, E3AFA® is a valued supplement for those who want to complement a varied and balanced diet.
1/2 tsp contains:
| Nutrient | Amount | % of DRI* |
| ---------------------- | ------ | --------- |
| AFA algae | 1000 mg| - |
* Daily Reference Intake
Organically grown 100% Refractance-Window dried AFA crystal powder. (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae).
1/2 tsp per day. Preferably take on an empty stomach and preferably early in the day (it also works well in a smoothie). Remember to drink plenty of clean water throughout the day.
This is a dietary supplement. The recommended dose should not be exceeded. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a dry place and out of reach of children.
Where do the AFA algae come from? Are they tested?
There are hundreds of different species of algae; E3Live's products come from a single special species of edible, nutrient-rich blue-green algae called Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. This species has been eaten by humans for thousands of years and has provided great benefits. In our current culture, this specific source of AFA is harvested from Klamath Lake in the USA.
E3Live safety tests every batch of AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) before it is bottled/canned and packaged for delivery. From the moment E3Live harvests the AFA to the final packaging, they work with the most well-educated staff who all handle the AFA with great care from start to finish. Factors contributing to this quality include: where and how they harvest, superior filtration and storage, as well as ongoing quality control and testing of all their products. All E3 products are thoroughly tested by independent USDA-certified laboratories for food safety, sustainability, and various other purity tests.
They test for: Listeria, Salmonella, Staph aureus, yeast, mold, Coliform / E Coli, Aerobic Plate Count, microcystin, Anatoxin, Saxotoxin & Neurotoxin. They meet or exceed all standards for each of these as set by the FDA and Dept. of Agriculture.
They also test the lake water throughout the year for heavy metals and pesticide residues, using the standards and guidelines established for drinking water. These include arsenic, mercury, lead, and cadmium. This is done by independent laboratories specializing in food and water quality.