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Crystal Manna
Crystal Manna is 100% pure AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), one of nature's
most perfect foods. This unique blue-green algae grows wild in the spring-fed
pristine waters of Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon. It is harvested and dried
using the patented state-of-the-art Refractance Window and Fresh-Dried
(never frozen) methods in order to preserve the integrity of the algae.
AFA contains the broadest array of nutrients of any known algae, including
vitamins, minerals, rare trace elements, essential fatty acids, including
Omega-3, phytonutrients, active enzymes, amino acids, proteins, and complex
sugars.
Crystal Manna has so many great properties. However, due to UK law, we can't list them, so please do your research on the Internet and then come back!
This exceptional food is premium wild, fresh dried blue green algae,
agro chemical-free, kosher, halal AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) a wild
blue green algae from Klamath Lake. They are beautifully green and sparkly, and will fascinate you in the jar and when added to water.
Recommended use
As a dietary supplement:
First week -400 mg per day (about 1/4 of a teaspoon of powder) is a good
place to start.
Second week - 800 mg per day (3/4 tsp. of powder) per day.
Third Week - 1200 mg per day (1 level tsp. of powder) per day.
Fourth week - 1.6 g per day (1 heaping tsp. of powder) per day.
Children under 12: Take 1/2 the adult recommended dosage.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER
These instructions for recommended use should be taken as guidelines
only. Individuals will require different amounts for optimal results.
If you have any medical questions, consult with your GP or healthcare
practitioner.
We also recommend that a good probiotic (including both Acidophilus and
Bifidus) Digestive Enzymes Plus be taken along with Crystal Manna AFA
to maximize the assimilation of nutrients in the digestive tract.
Additionally, drinking lots of water and exercising regularly is an essential
part of maintaining good health, and remember, cleansing is natural and
in your best interest.
| Suggested serving |
Servings per container |
Price per serving |
| 1 heaping tsp |
156 |
£0.54 (54 pence) |
What is Fresh-Dried?
Fresh-Dried is a trademark of Ancient Sun Nutrition, Inc. referring to
an exclusive harvesting and drying process, unique to the manufacture
of Ancient Sun products. Part of the secret of our advanced Fresh-Dried
process involves our harvester's exclusive access to RefractanceWindow
Drying? Technology to dry the algae immediately after harvesting, bypassing
the normal freezing step which tends to damage the cell wall, creating
a subsequent loss in nutrient retention and freshness. We believe this
exclusive process confers a distinct advantage on those distributing or
consuming Ancient Sun Products. View a comparison of Refractance Window
vs. spray drying and freeze drying here.
The manufacture and processing of Fresh-Dried AFA involves various proprietary
technologies allowing for the extraction of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae from
the natural environment without damaging its fragile nutritional integrity.
The result is fresher, premium grade, wild blue-green algae, having retained
maximum nutrients, enzymatic activity, and potency.
Harvesting
Ancient Sun's harvester adheres to a stringent quality control program
to ensure our products are only harvested under optimal conditions. Specific
criteria are met to certify the quality of the end product.
Our procedures utilize established methods to reduce bacterial
load and provide a final product that meets food industry standards.
All harvesting and processing are conducted in accordance with the Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) set forth by the National Nutritional Foods
Association (NNFA).
Statement of quality
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is emerging as a unique dietary supplement with
scientifically demonstrated health-promoting effects. It grows naturally
and is harvested from a natural environment. Strict adherence to highest
quality practices is essential for the production of a superior quality
product that preserves all the properties of fresh Aphanizomenon flos-aquae.
Production of the highest quality product is the core value that determines
all of Ancient Sun Nutrition's manufacturing processes and practices.
Additionally, Ancient Sun strives to offer the most informative scientifically-based
marketing support material and overall services to its customers, competitively-priced.
Ancient Sun's harvester has developed one of the most comprehensive and
stringent Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)programs in the dietary
supplement industry. Their QA/QC program ensures that algae is harvested
only in optimal conditions (speciation, biomass), that the integrity and
quality of the harvested algae is preserved (speciation, temperature),
that specific criteria are met in order to optimize production and the
quality of the end product (solid content), and that the finished blue-green
algae powder meets all the criteria for optimum quality as a food product
(microbiology, chlorophyll content, pesticides, heavy metals, microcystin).
Speciation is a test performed under a microscope that determines the
species of algae growing at any one time and location in the Klamath Lake.
Speciation analysis is performed every day on samples of lake water before
harvesting to determine that the harvested bloom is 99% Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae. The speciation is performed at multiple sites providing information
to monitor growth and movement of algae blooms in Klamath Lake. The speciation
analysis is repeated on harvested algae, in the harvester's holding tank
to confirm that the harvested algae is a virtual monoculture (99% AFA).
Biomass refers to the quantity of algae per volume of water. Greatest
benefits are obtained from blue-green algae when the algal bloom is in
full growth. Therefore, to ensure quality and highest bioactivity, algae
is harvested only when the biomass exceeds a specific threshold.
Temperature One of the most important factors to preserve the integrity
of harvested algae is the ability to chill algae as soon as possible and
to constantly maintain the harvested algae at low temperature. On each
harvesting vessel, the harvested algae is transferred to a refrigerated
tank within minutes of being harvested. The time interval between harvesting
and chilling is closely monitored. The temperature of the harvested algae
is monitored throughout the entire process and maintained below 42 degrees
F at all times.
Solid content refers to the quantity of solid algae particles per volume
of liquid algae. In order to optimize the drying process and reduce the
effect water removal during drying, the algae is further dewatered prior
to drying using DLT?s proprietary Refractance Window process. To ensure
optimal processing and highest quality, solid content of the harvested
algae closely is monitored.
Microbiology Various sanitary and health standards have been established
in the food industry. Our harvester's QA/QC program utilizes methods
to reduce bacterial load and provide a final product that exceeds all
criteria of quality. The table below summarizes the various tests performed,
along with the food industry and our harvesters acceptable limits.
Chlorophyll Content Chlorophyll is one of the first nutrients to degrade
when the harvested algae is not rapidly chilled and handled with care.
The amount of intact chlorophyll is monitored in the validation of every
steps of the harvesting process and quantified in the final product.
Pesticides The waters of Klamath Lake have been tested numerous times
by local governmental agencies and since 1990 were always found free of
pesticides and other chemical contaminants. Harvested algae has always
been found free of pesticides. Nonetheless, to ensure the highest quality,
a full pesticide profile is regularly performed on harvested algae.
Heavy Metals Quality Control procedures for wildcrafted foods require
monitoring for the presence of heavy metals. As part of our harvester?s
comprehensive QA/QC Program, each lot is tested for the presence of heavy
metals.
Algae basics
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is not, strictly speaking, algae. Upper Klamath
Lake blue-green algae is in the class cyanobacteria, or Cyanophyta as
it is currently classified. Spirulina also belongs to this family of organisms.
However, the term “blue-green algae” is ubiquitous in the nutrition
industry for describing both spirulina, and Klamath Lake Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae, or AFA for short. Chlorella, another nutritional product,
is a member of the green algae family. While “algae” is plural,
to avoid confusion, the term is treated throughout this document as singular
when referring to spirulina, chlorella and AFA.
Cyanobacteria are aquatic and photosynthetic, meaning, they live in the
water and can manufacture their own food. They have the distinction of
being the oldest known fossils, more than 3.5 billion years old. They
are one of the largest and most important groups of bacteria on earth,
and have been tremendously important in shaping the course of evolution
and ecological change throughout earth's history. Numerous cyanobacteria
during the Achaean and Proterozoic Eras generated the planet’s oxygen
atmosphere and continue to sustain it today. Previous to those eras, the
atmosphere had a very different chemistry that was unsuitable for life
as we know it.
Naturally occurring blue-green algae is a rich source of phytonutrients
and has been consumed by humans for centuries. The bountiful supply of
naturally occurring minerals and the unique artesian springs that feed
Klamath Lake nourishes the abundant natural growth of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
(Primordial Food 23). Studies have suggested that at any given time during
the bi-annual growing season, there are more than 14 million pounds of
AFA growing in Klamath Lake, and that it is able to replenish itself every
48 hours, offering a virtually unlimited source of this extraordinary
natural food.
Nutritional content of AFA
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is a unique dietary product with outstanding properties. It contains a bounty of vital
nutrients and antioxidants to help nourish and protect the body, including
chlorophyll, carotenoids, omega-3 and many other polyunsaturated fatty
acids, amino acids, minerals, vitamins and the powerful antioxidant-pigment
phycocyanin.
Chlorophyll, a green pigment found in plants that is responsible for
the transformation of light energy into chemical energy, is exceptionally
abundant in AFA.
AFA is one of the richest sources of the carotenoid family of nutrients,
providing a distinctive mixture of natural carotenoids not found in synthetic
vitamin supplements. Research has found that a diverse selection of natural
carotenoids work together synergistically and offer greater antioxidant
protection than large amounts of a single carotenoid, such as vitamin
A.
Nearly 50 percent of the lipid (essential fatty acid) content of dried
AFA is composed of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Recent
research has shown that the average British diet is highly deficient
in omega-3 PUFAs. Dietary omega-3 PUFAs are beneficial to the immune,
cardiovascular and nervous systems. Omega-3 PUFAs also have anti-inflammatory
properties and help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level. A study performed
at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard University,
revealed that the omega-3 fatty acids present in AFA are extremely well-absorbed
by the body. The lipid content of dried AFA averages 5 percent of the
dry weight and of this 5 percent, approximately 50 percent is omega-3
fatty acids.
A team of scientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital also identified
in AFA a unique inhibitory activity that affect specific intestinal enzymes,
delaying the absorption of sugars and reducing blood glucose. This makes AFA algae ideal for those wishing to bring more stability to their blood sugar.
Important legal note: Though we are happy to provide
products and services which will help you to improve your health and well being, we do not 'treat', or aim to 'cure' any disease. Under UK law only a medical doctor may 'treat' illness and disease with a medical origin. The information in this web page is for information purposes only.
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