When taken daily, AFAMend may increase the quality of your life. AFAMend is a proprietary cyanophyta extract that contains a significant concentration of the blue pigment phycocyanin. It is the blue pigment present in blue-green algae that acts in the living cell as a strong natural antioxidant. When isolated, phycocyanin was shown to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and to reduce or prevent inflammation in various models of inflammation. Additional Research on AFAMend Recently, phycocyanin was shown to be one of the most potent and specific natural inhibitors of COX-2 (cyclooxigenase-2), blocking the synthesis of inflammatory eicosanoids. Eicosanoids are natural mediators of inflammation in the body. Phycocyanin was especially shown to block the synthesis of PGE2 and LTB4. Human clinical trials with specific COX-2 inhibitors have shown anti-inflammatory and analgesic efficacy that compare with traditional treatments, without the secondary effects normally associated with NSAID. Phycocyanin was shown to be more effective than Celecoxibtm and Rofecoxibtm at specifically inhibiting COX-2. Directions for Use: Start with 1 teaspoon per day, gradually increasing to 2 teaspoons or more as needed, based on your individual needs. Take before or after a meal, early in the day. Drink plenty of pure water throughout the day. Store in a cool dry place. Certified organic and Kosher. Product of the USA. Feel the difference. |