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E3AFA™ is the dried form of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Great for traveling. Certified Organic and Kosher, in vegetarian capsules (no gelatin, purely vegan!). One bottle contains 90 capsules (500mg). Also available in larger size of 500 capsules per bottle.

E3AFA™ (Vegetable Capsules)

Ingredients: Each bottle contains 90 (500 mg) vegetable capsules of 100% E3 Refractance-Window dried Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA)

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Suggested Use: Store in a cool dry place. Start with 1 capsule per day, gradually increasing to 2 capsules or more as needed, based on your individual needs. Take before or after a meal, early in the day.

Important: Drink plenty of pure water throughout the day. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Refractance Window Drying

AFA Drying in the Refractance-Window Drying Machine
Refractance Window™ drying technology is a proprietary drying method that uses a heat transfer process and specific properties of water to gently remove moisture while maintaining the maximum integrity of the natural material.

The Refractance Window™ Drying Concept
When water is placed over a heating source, infrared energy is transferred throughout the water by convection. The heat energy then radiates from the water, primarily through evaporation. When water is covered by a transparent membrane such as plastic and placed over a heating source, evaporation and its associated heat loss are blocked or "refracted", and only conduction occurs. The plastic membrane acts like a mirror reflecting the infrared energy back into the water.

But when a moist raw material is placed on the plastic membrane's surface, the water in the material creates a "window" that allows for the passage of infrared energy through the material. Heat behaves as if there were no membrane in that location, and is directly transferred to the water present in the material. In a matter of a few moments, the water in the material on the plastic membrane's surface evaporates, and the "window" of infrared energy closes and "refracts" back into the heated water source, no longer exposing the material to heat.

Refractance Window™ Drying Process
During the Refractance Window™ drying process, moist raw material (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) is applied on the surface of the drying system's conveyor belt. The belt is a food grade Mylar (transparent polyester film) floating on the surface of a heated cistern containing circulating hot water. The heat from the cistern's water is conducted by way of a "refractance window" through the Mylar belt to the water present in the raw material laying on the belt's surface.

As the material travels down the conveyor, the water in the material evaporates through the "window" in a matter of a few moments, with the "window" closing in proportion to the rapid dissipation of water in the material. Because the Mylar conveyor belt is a poor heat conductor, once the material dries, the "refractance window" closes, and only a miniscule amount of heat is transferred to the product as it is carried to the end of the conveyor system. Raw material dried through the Refractance Window™ process delivers a flaked product close to its natural state. This expedient drying method protects the product's delicate nutrients, color and flavor. Because the Refractance Window™ drying process maintains the temperature of the raw material far below the temperature of the water circulating beneath the conveyor belt, its precious nutrients are protected from oxidization. During the process, heat is applied to the material at 72°C for only three to five minutes.

This drying method is superior to competitor's freeze-drying and spray-drying methods in the preservation of the natural state of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Freeze-drying techniques expose raw material to heat ranging from 30°C to 64°C for twenty-four straight hours. Spray-drying techniques apply heat to raw material ranging from 150°C to 300°C. Both methods can cause significant nutritional loss to the raw material being dried. Compare Refractance Window™ dried product quality to freeze-drying and spray-drying. When comparing various drying technologies, the degree of preservation of a material's original color and flavor indicates the quality of the drying process utilized. Studies performed at Washington State University's Department of Biological Systems Engineering and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition established the preservation superiority of the Refractance Window™ drying technology over all other methods of drying, including freeze-drying.

Nutritional Facts/Benefits

E3AFA™ targets hidden nutritional deficiencies and detoxifies your body. E3AFA™ may**:

• Delay or reverse premature aging, repair cell damage, and eliminate toxins
• Help maintain normal appetite
• Improve mental focus and concentration
• Increase energy and sense of well-being
• Support the return of youthful appearance, feelings, and rejuvenate you
• Boost your immune system
• Promote growth of strong nails, smooth skin, and healthy hair
• Help maintain normal blood-sugar levels
• Help promote regular intestinal health, digestion, and healthy intestinal flora
• Stabilize mood swings
• Support physical health while you heal
• Clarify and sharpen your eyesight
• Promote healthy cholesterol
• Provide nutrients you need to enhance metabolic functions
• Purify, nourish, and heal your blood
• Increase your endurance and strength

We now know why E3AFA™ is so effective - and for more than just raising energy levels and increasing mental clarity - below you will find an excerpt from the book "Primordial Food" authored by Christian Drapeau, MSc.

Mr. Drapeau, a foremost scientist in the study of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, holds a Masters of Science degree in Neurology and Neurosurgery from the Montreal Neurological Institute, an affiliate of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and has been extensively involved in the study of nutrition, naturopathy and various natural therapies. Most significantly, Mr. Drapeau collaborated with many scientists affiliated with Harvard University, McGill University, the University of Illinois, Oregon State University, the University of New Mexico and the University of Mississippi in the study of the effects of blue-green algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) on human health. Mr. Drapeau continues his involvement in the clinical study of AFA:

"The health benefits of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) have been reported for more than two decades, yet it is only recently that science has revealed the mechanisms by which AFA acts on the body, and the astonishing health benefits of AFA. AFA contains a wide variety of phytonutrients that promote health, such as chlorophyll, carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. AFA contains unique molecules that modulate various aspects of human health such as:

• Phenylethylamine (PEA) known as the "molecule of love." Beside enhancing concentration and attention, PEA is a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant.
• Phycocyanin, the blue pigment in AFA, which is a natural selective COX-2 inhibitor with strong anti-inflammatory properties.
• A polysaccharide that stimulates the migration of immune cells in the body; the only natural compound known to stimulate immune cell migration.
• But the most extraordinary discovery is the ability of AFA to stimulate stem cell release and migration, making AFA the first natural compound known to stimulate the natural innate phenomenon of healing, regeneration and repair in the human body."

E3AFA™ - Optimal Health for Hair, Skin & Nails
Imagine being complimented for the healthy glow of your skin, hair and nails! Statistics show that nearly 183 million Americans are deficient in the vitamins and minerals vital to beautiful skin, hair and nails. The nutrients present in E3AFA™ will make your hair, nails and skin beautiful and healthy. It makes sense that if the body needs vitamins and minerals to maintain health, your hair and nails need them also. After all, hair and nails are a part of your body. Like your skin, they express your overall health. E3AFA™ stimulates hair and nail growth while providing energy and the natural antioxidants that give your skin a younger and more supple look.

Not only is E3AFA™ Aphanizomenon flos-aquae a beneficial whole food supplement, it will compliment other personal care products and can be added to many topically applied skin and hair care products for increased nutrition.

• VITAMIN B1 - Thiamine 4.70mcg* A protein builder that helps give hair shine, volume and good texture. Enhances circulation to bring nutrients to the scalp and nails.
• VITAMIN B2 - Riboflavin 57.30mcg* Stimulates health and growth of hair, nails, skin cells. Helps eyes by bringing oxygen to body tissues. Can help eliminate dandruff. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• VITAMIN B3 -Niacin .065mg* Supports healthy hair, nail and skin by aiding in digestion and improving circulation.
• VITAMIN B5 - Pantothenic Acid 130.00mcg* Helps produce full, healthy hair and stronger nails by stimulating vitamin utilization and releasing energy from food. With Folic Acid, it can help to restore your hair's natural color and may aid in preventing hair loss.
• VITAMIN B6 - Pyridoxine 11.10mcg* Supports the growth of red blood cells that are important for healthy hair, scalp, and nail maintenance. Helps prevent dandruff. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• VITAMIN B12 - Cobalamine 8.00mcg* Stimulates health and growth of hair, nails, skin cells. Helps eyes by bringing oxygen to body tissues. Can help eliminate dandruff. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• FOLIC ACID 1.00mcg* Helps maintain healthy hair, nails and skin. May aid in preventing hair loss. With Pantothenic acid, may delay graying of hair.
• VITAMIN C - 6.70mg* Supports hair and nail growth by improving circulation. Useful as treating dandruff. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• VITAMIN E - Tocopherol 1.70iu* Key to hair health, nail growth and supple skin by supplying oxygen to the body and improving circulation. Helps combat dandruff. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• COPPER 4.30mcg* Necessary for healthy hair, stronger nails. An important anti-graying agent.
• IRON 350.70mcg* Helps maintain healthy hair, nails and skin tone. May aid in preventing hair loss.
• SELENIUM 0.67mcg* Helps in treatment and prevention of dandruff. Necessary for healthy hair and nails. May also increase the elastic youthfulness of the skin and be helpful in removing age spots. When taken in the natural AFA form of selenomethionine, skin cancer incidence from ultraviolet light may also be reduced.
• SILICON 186.50mcg* This is a useful raw material for strengthening the human skin.
• ZINC 18.70mcg* Stimulates hair and nail growth. Aids in preventing hair loss. May help treat and prevent dandruff.
• BIOTIN 0.30mcg* Helps produce healthy-looking hair and nails.
• LYSINE 35.00mg* An essential amino acid. Along with vitamin E and iron, lysine helps form collagen, an important skin protein.
• METHIONINE 7.00mg* Methionine is the rarest of the essential amino acids. Its sulfur content makes it important for skin and nail growth.
• GLYCINE 29.00mg* Glycine is a nonessential amino acid but has many healing properties. It is used orally and in ointments to heal wounds because skin collagen is a protein that requires high amounts of glycine.
• • PROLINE 29.00mg* A nonessential amino acid and a main component of collagen. Proline is helpful in skin, seems to help in wound healing, as does glycine, because proline increases collagen synthesis.
• SERINE 29.00mg* Serine is needed in the formation of the phospholipids of cell membranes and contributes to "membrane fluidity." It is good for the skin and has even been used as a natural moisturizer in skin creams.
• BETACAROTENE 2000iu* Protects the cell membranes and stimulates the growth of new skin cells.
• CHROMIUM 0.53mg* Helps with acne

*Indicates amount contained in 1 gram of E3Live™ Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
**These statements are not evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. These products, and the information contained at this website, are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is E3AFA™?
There's only one ingredient in E3AFA™, and that's 100% Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA for short), an edible freshwater plant. AFA is at the very foundation of the entire food chain.

Although it has been eaten for centuries by indigenous peoples, for the first time in history, AFA - nature's most basic food - is available in it's complete, vital, dried form.

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), (means invisible flower of the water) is a fresh water nutritional plant referred to as cyanophyta. Cyanophyta are living water plants that grow in nearly all droplets of sunlit water and in every gram of soil, on the bark of trees and the surfaces of rocks. It is estimated that there are as many as 50,000 species, including various seaweeds and plankton.

Collectively, cyanophyta are responsible for 90% of the Earth's oxygen and 80% of its food supply. Perhaps the most interesting of these unicellular plants are the cyanophyta community, of which there are about 1500 species--the Upper Klamath Lake, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, or AFA for short, being one of them. AFA is a very special form of cyanophyta. All foods reflect the environment in which they are grown. The beautiful, unpolluted Upper Klamath Lake-one of the few remaining alkaline lakes on the planet holds the key to it's remarkable potency.

This lake has an astonishingly high mineral concentration due to a massive volcanic eruption that occurred in the vicinity over 7,000 years ago, covering the area with millions of tons of mineral ash. Seventeen streams and rivers deposit into the 140 square mile lake an annual average of 50,000 tons of the mineral-rich silt from the surrounding 4000 square mile volcanic basin, making Upper Klamath Lake one of the richest nutrient traps in the world.

Much has been learned about this amazing food since it became available as a food source over 20 years ago. There are more benefits being discovered every day as this cyanophyta is introduced to the medical and scientific communities.

2. How can E3AFA™ help with my specific medical condition?
As with anything concerning your health, it is best to consult with your healthcare professional prior to consuming E3Live™ or E3AFA™ if you have any concerns regarding your health or a specific medical condition.

3. What's the difference between E3Live™ and E3AFA™?
Both are 100% Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) a freshwater plant harvested from Klamath Lake in Oregon.

E3Live™ is the frozen/liquid form of the AFA which is superior to all other forms of AFA. Vision is the only company to offer AFA in this fresh frozen form.

E3AFA™ is the Refractance-Window dried crystal flake form of the AFA, which comes as either vegetarian capsules or loose powder-like crystal flakes.

Both are excellent foods. E3Live™'s live liquid form is closest to its natural high-energy state found in nature and is the ideal way to consume AFA. Our Refractance-Window drying method retains much of AFA's original nutritional and energetic properties. We recommend our Refractance-Window dried E3AFA™ to Further boost nutritional intake, as well as for your convenience at work and while traveling if refrigeration is not available.

4. What's the difference between E3AFA™ and man-made nutritional supplements?
E3AFA™ is a whole, organic freshwater plant found in the wild that has both discovered and undiscovered nutrients. These nutrients are 97% fully assimilated. Only a fraction of the vitamin content of more expensive "health food vitamins" are actually absorbed by the body. Man-made supplements only contain what the formulators choose to include.

5. How is E3AFA™ different from other brands of AFA from Klamath Lake?
E3Live™ is the only AFA that is live, liquid and delivered to you closest to its natural state. E3Live™ is selectively gathered by our expert harvesters, and collected from only the deepest, most pristine waters of Upper Klamath Lake. We harvest only at peak times of optimal growth, when the AFA is the heartiest, healthiest and most vibrant.

Harvesting AFA is an art AND a science. We discovered that the strongest and freshest AFA possesses the highest life-force.
The benefits of AFA are directly proportional to the quality of the harvesting source, and how the AFA is handled at every step of the process. We take pride in knowing that we bring you the most potent and powerful AFA in the world.

6. How are Vision's harvesting & filtering methods superior?
Vision's superior harvesting and proprietary filtration methods ensure the absolute highest quality. Our AFA is selectively harvested so that only the purest, most vibrant blooms are gathered. Starting at our harvest site, E3Live™ is immediately chilled to preserve its natural vitality and highest nutritional value. We work hand-in-hand with the most experienced, conscientious harvesters and knowledgeable researchers in the world.

7. How is the consistent quality of E3 products assured?
From the moment we harvest the AFA, to its final packaging, we work with only the most highly trained and qualified staff. We handle our AFA with such care from start to finish. Factors contributing to this quality include: where and how we harvest, keeping the AFA cold at all times, superior filtration and storage, and ongoing quality-control testing of all of our products. All E3 products are tested thoroughly by independent USDA certified labs for food safety, shelf-life and various other purity tests.

The benefits of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae are directly related to the care and attention given to sourcing and harvesting the product. Our quality care begins with the selection of the freshest AFA "blooms" from pristine Eagle Ridge. The harvesting is quickly followed by rapid chilling of the AFA to 34 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, our E3AFA™ is Further purified by careful centrifugation, leaving a product chilled and scrupulously clean. E3Live™ is handled more expeditiously from harvest to freezer than any competitive product. Our quality control parameters, coupled with our proprietary final processing, yields the Lake's most potent source of AFA.

Unless you know the source of your AFA, there is no guarantee of quality. E3Live™ and other E3AFA™ products are harvested by the most competent harvesting team, and staff of engineers in our industry.

8. Can I feed AFA to my pets?
Absolutely. In fact, both the liquid E3Live™ and our E3AFA™ Refractance-Window dried form are favorites among veterinarians who successfully treat nutritional deficiencies in dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses, and other animals. Benefits are especially seen in older animals, bringing back youthfulness and a higher quality of life.

Horse owners love E3Live™ for the changes seen in hooves, coats and the overall health of their horses.

If you love your pet, you'll love E3Live™. There is no other pet food that dares to give an unconditional one-year guarantee that you will "See the Difference!" Read about other pet owner's experiences with E3Live™ in our "Success Stories" section.

9. How does E3Live™ & E3AFA™ work?
Because people report AFA helps such a wide range of physical and mental symptoms, it's easy to fall into a "magic bullet" mentality associated with pharmaceutical drugs. AFA doesn't work that way. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is an extraordinary food, not a drug or synthesized vitamin.

Artificial drugs are synthesized in the laboratory to produce specific effects on targeted cells, organs, or body functions. Though some drugs save lives, unfortunately, some drugs also create unwanted side-effects.

In contrast, Nature's innate wisdom works through AFA's full spectrum of over 64 perfectly balanced, naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids (protein) and essential fatty acids. AFA helps restore overall biological balance and nourishes the body at the cellular level. AFA is 97% absorbable by the body, compared to man-made vitamins which are only 5% to 25% absorbable. Without any toxicity or side-effects, this is how AFA can have so many beneficial nutritional and energetic effects throughout the body.

10. When (after eating E3AFA™) will I notice a difference?
The beneficial effects of E3Live™ and E3AFA™ in your body can be subtle as it works to provide long-term protection and well-being.

Some people may experience noticeable changes within a few weeks of use – others may notice differences right away or, conversely, notice no effect whatsoever.

It is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly in order to reap the full, long-term benefits of AFA. And, while the benefits of consuming AFA may not always be visibly manifested, be assured its phyto-nutrients are working "behind the scenes" throughout your body’s internal systems.

11. Can pregnant or nursing mothers use E3AFA™?
We recommend that pregnant or nursing women consult with their medical or healthcare