Q. What is the suggested dosage for taking the algae?

A. The suggested adult dosage is to begin taking one capsule/tablet per day for the first week; two capsules/tablets per day for the second week; three capsules/tablets per day for the third week ; and finally four capsules/tablets per day which provides 2 grams of algae per day. You may want to adjust your dosage based on how your body interacts with the algae.

Q. Can I take too much algae?

A. The algae is considered a whole food. Due to the dense nutrient content of Klamath Blue Green Algae, occasionally someone may experience over-stimulation or slight gastric upset. If this occurs, dosage should be reduced to one capsule until the body adjusts to the algae. After becoming familiar with the algae and its effects, you may want to increase or decrease the dosage.

A. The suggested time is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, even before coffee. You may split them up and take half in the morning and half in the afternoon. It is not recommended to take the algae at night unless you want to stay up for some reason (students, those who work at night, etc.)

Suggested Dosage:

The suggested adult dosage is 2 grams per day. Begin taking one capsule/tablet per day for the first week, two per day the second week, three per day the third week and four per day the fourth week. This will build up to two grams per day which is the average adult dose. Children under 13 should cut these guidelines in half..The best time to take the algae is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Some people prefer to split the dose; half in the morning, half in the afternoon. It is not recommended to take the algae at night unless you plan to stay up. Used in the suggested amounts, side effects do not typically occur. Due to the nutrient dense content of the algae, occasionally someone may experience over-stimulation. As the algae also works as a detoxifier, a few people may experience some digestive upset initially. If this occurs, dosage should be reduced by one capsule. On the other hand, if someone feels they aren't receiving the full benefits of the algae, they may want to increase the dosage by one capsule per dose.

It is important to remember that the algae is considered a whole food, so you can eat it with other vitamins, medications or herbs. As always, if you are pregnant, nursing or have any questions or concerns, it is best to consult with your health care provider.

Q. What are the side effects, if any?

A. Used in the suggested dosage amounts, side effects do not typically occur. However, some gastric upset may initially appear, due to the fact that the algae works as a detoxification product. Some may experience minimal diarrhea, nausea, or stomach aches. If this occurs, dosage should be reduced by one capsule. On the other hand, if someone feels they aren't receiving the full benefits, they may want to increase the dosage by one capsule.

A. Klamath Blue Green contains up to 70% protein, more than any other whole food, in the shape and form that the body needs to use it. No change is required- over 98% of the nutrients can be used directly by the body in the same form, the same organic compounds the algae provides.

Spirulina and chlorella are cultivated in man-made ponds whereas AFA is wildcrafted from Upper Klamath Lake where it grows in a pristine, mineral rich environment that cannot be duplicated synthetically. The difference in energy one receives from these whole foods is similar to the difference between cultivated produce and foraged wild vegetables and fruits. In general, one needs to take only a third as much AFA per day.

Spirulina and Chlorella are usually heat processed for commercial distribution. The cell walls of Spirulina are carmelized during spray drying, making it difficult for enzymes to penetrate the algae cells during digestion. This results in low assimilation of proteins and other nutritional components. Spray drying can also kill enzymes, losing heat sensitive components and decreaseing beta-carotene due to the high temperatures that may be involved.

(Information taken from the manufacturer Klamath Blue Green, Inc.'s website: www.klamathbluegreen.com)

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It is important to remember that the algae is considered a whole food, so you can eat it with other vitamins, medications or herbs. As always, if you are pregnant, nursing or have any questions or concerns, it is best to consult with your health care provider.

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Spirulina and chlorella are cultivated in man-made ponds whereas AFA is wildcrafted from Upper Klamath Lake where it grows in a pristine, mineral rich environment that cannot be duplicated synthetically. The difference in energy one receives from these whole foods is similar to the difference between cultivated produce and foraged wild vegetables and fruits. In general, one needs to take only a third as much AFA per day.

Spirulina and Chlorella are usually heat processed for commercial distribution. The cell walls of Spirulina are carmelized during spray drying, making it difficult for enzymes to penetrate the algae cells during digestion. This results in low assimilation of proteins and other nutritional components. Spray drying can also kill enzymes, losing heat sensitive components and decreaseing beta-carotene due to the high temperatures that may be involved.

It is important to remember that the algae is considered a whole food, so you can eat it with other vitamins, medications or herbs. As always, if you are pregnant, nursing or have any questions or concerns, it is best to consult with your health care provider.