A previous letter stated that there might be some impurities in Super Blue
Green Algae, distributed through the company Cell Tech. After doing some
research, I contacted the company, since I’m a distributer of the product,
and was quite amazed at the quality control performed on the algae they
harvest.
It seems that harmful effects from eating blue green algae, that were
documented in the previous message, are not from the genus Aphanizomenon
flos-aque ( the algae harvested by Cell Tech, known as Super Blue Green).
This genus has been exhaustingly tested and proven safe. Trouble arises
from ingesting other forms of blue-greens such as Microcystis, Nodularia,
and Oscillatoria. These cyanobacteria occurs in some areas together with
Aphanizomenon.
Cell Tech carefully monitors their harvest daily from Klamath Lake through
various accurate scientific methods, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA) tests, High pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).
According to this research testing by Cell Tech, more than 99% of the
algae harvested is Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Therefore it is very safe to
consume!
Toxins, called microcystins, are easily tested by ELISA methods. And
neurotoxins are detected through the HPLC method. These tests are
performed on every batch of Blue Green Algae harvested. No neurotoxins
have ever been found through these methods, and microcystins were found in
non-significant amounts. (0.1 – 0.2 mcg/g of SBGA).
Besides this testing, the blue green algae is tested for toxic breakdown
products of chlorophyll, and they are found to be 10 LESS than the
accepted limit. This exceeds all algae on the market! Heavy metals are
also tested for, and are regularly below the level of detection.
This is one of the most exhaustive testing procedures for any food on the
market. You can rest assured that it is safe.
If you are interested in the great health affects of Super Blue Green
Algae, please email me at chir…@aol.com. I will be happy to send you
some information.
In article <44q1gv$…@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, Chiro4U <chir…@aol.com> wrote:
>A previous letter stated that there might be some impurities in Super Blue
>Green Algae, distributed through the company Cell Tech. After doing some
>research, I contacted the company, since I’m a distributer of the product,
>and was quite amazed at the quality control performed on the algae they
>harvest.
>It seems that harmful effects from eating blue green algae, that were
>documented in the previous message, are not from the genus Aphanizomenon
>flos-aque ( the algae harvested by Cell Tech, known as Super Blue Green).
This is a classic propaganda trick, called the straw man.
You’re trying to redirect the safety concerns to a non-issue.
Nobody that I remember expressed concern in this newsgroup
that SBGA was contaminated with some other algae. No, the
safety concern is that naturally-occurring toxins may be
present in this very algae, _Aphanizomenon_flos-aquae_.
Here’s some quotes from the scientific and medical
literature on the _Aphanizomenon_ and the algal toxins
it produces. Note that one of these toxins, anatoxin-a,
is a cocaine analog, which might explain the feelings
of "energy" reported by SBGA users.
Quoting from _The_Lancet_, "Hazardous Freshwater Cyano-
Bacteria (Blue-Green Algae)", June 12, 1993, volume 341,
pages 1519 and 1520:
"Cyanobacteria, especially members of the genera
_Microcystis_, _Anabaena_, _Aphanizomenon_, and
_Oscillatoria_, are common and potentially harmful
inhabitants of freshwater. Many species contain
lipopolysaccharide endotoxins, but also, more
importantly, can produce several potent hepatotoxins
(microcystins) and neurotoxins (eg, anatoxins,
saxitoxin)."
"Whenever a diagnosis of cyanobacterial intoxication
is a possibility, it is essential (in the UK) to notify
the local Consultant in Communicable Disease Control.
Control measures may need to be instituted as a
priority to minimize the risk to others. Furthermore,
early notification of potential outbreaks will
facilitate proper prospective epidemiological studies,
which are essential if the risks from cyanobacteria
are to be properly measured."
Quoting from _Journal_of_Medical_Microbiology_,
"Cyanobacteria and Human Health", 1992, volume 36,
page 301:
"_Aphanizomenon_flosaquae_ produces neosaxitoxin, which
causes paralysis by reversibly blocking sodium
conductance in neurones. In addition, lipopolysaccharide
endotoxins have been demonstrated in some blooms. Some
algal toxins are also potent tumor promoters in animal
models."
"It is clear that cyanobacteria are a potential hazard
to human health."
Quoting from _Nature_, "Fatal Attraction To
Cyanobacteria", September 10, 1992, volume 359, page
110:
"The buoyant growth habit of the widely encountered
toxigenic, planktonic genera such as _Microcystis_,
_Anabaena_, _Aphanizomenon_, _Nodularia_ and some
_Oscillatoria_ species can result in scum formation in
lakes and ponds during calm weather, so that an acutely
toxic dose of cyanobacterial toxins can be presented …"
Quoting from _Journal_of_Clinical_Microbiology_, "Alga
Associated with Diarrhea in Patients with Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome and in Travelers", June 1990,
volume 28, number 6, pages 1103 and 1104:
"Many blue-green algae produce endotoxin-like
substances and other factors that inhibit the growth of
organisms in _in_vitro_ culture. These may have been
the cause of the diarrhea in these patients either
directly or by dysfunction of the normal gut flora.
Although blue-green algae are generally autotrophic,
some are capable of growth in the dark when supplied
with sugars, albumin, peptone, casein, and various
amino acids. This may explain the persistence of the
organism in the stool of some patients for up to 2 weeks."
"We therefore suggest that the possible role of
blue-green algae be considered during investigations
of outbreaks of diarrheal illness when another
causative agent is not found."
Quoting from _Journal_of_Medical_Microbiology_,
"Cyanobacteria and Human Health", 1992, volume 36,
page 301:
"… produces anatoxin-a, which is an alkaloid
cocaine analogue, and causes death in experimental
animals within 5-30 min from respiratory paralysis."
Quoting from _Journal_of_Applied_Phycology_,
"Anatoxin-A Concentration in _Anabaena_ and
_Aphanizomenon_ Under Different Environmental
Conditions And Comparison Of Growth By Toxic And
Non-Toxic _Anabaena_ Strains: A Laboratory Study",
1993, volume 5, number 6, page 581:
"Anatoxin-a-concentration in cells of _Anabaena_-
and _Aphanizomenon_-strains and in their growth
media were studied in the laboratory in batch
cultures at different temperatures, light fluxes,
orthophosphate and nitrate concentrations and with
different nitrogen sources for growth."
"The highest light flux studied did not limit the
growth or decrease the level of the toxin in the
cells of _Aphanizomenon_."
Comment by admin — January 31, 2010 @ 3:49 am
chiro4U:
>This is one of the most exhaustive testing procedures for any
>food on the market. You can rest assured that it is safe.
>
>If you are interested in the great health affects of Super
>Blue Green Algae, please email me at chir…@aol.com. I will
>be happy to send you some information.
HAHAHA. A _chiropractor_ MLM-ing SBGA. I received an audio-tape in the
mail from Cell Tech which must have been one of the LAMEST collection
of BS testimonials related to ‘Health and Wealth’ that I’ve ever
heard. Only a credulous moron and/or peddler of panacea would have
done anything more with this tape than to toss it immediately into the
garbage. Anyway…what about ‘Thuh Adjustment,’ DC-tor chiro4U?
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-"Hit-em high…hit-em low…hit all 24 and collect the dough." -BJ.
JB.
Comment by admin — January 31, 2010 @ 3:49 am
I have also investigated SBGA and find it to be very expensive
($405 a pound). I tried it and it did me no harm or good as far as
I could see. It would require much larger amounts then they recommend to
get any results and it would be cost prohibative.
I have gone back to wheat grass that has given me great benefits
the last 3 yrs. I buy a brand grown in Kansas and it it reasonable
in cost and very nutritious. Sorry no more SBGA for me.
Comment by admin — January 31, 2010 @ 3:49 am
In article <44smi2$…@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, JimA123 <jima…@aol.com> wrote:
>I have also investigated SBGA and find it to be very expensive
>($405 a pound). I tried it and it did me no harm or good as far as
>I could see. It would require much larger amounts then they recommend to
>get any results and it would be cost prohibative.
Whoa! $405 a pound! No wonder I never got any answers when I inquired
about price. To get a U.S. RDA of vitamins from this stuff would cost
About $80 to $100 per day! I get that from a vitamin pill that costs me
about a nickel a day.
Comment by admin — January 31, 2010 @ 3:49 am