THINK OF IT AS FOOD This product is actually a plant. It is a food - a super food. Don't think of it as a drug, or even as a supplement. Think of it as food. In the beginning the cost should be a part of your food budget. The technical name is Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (AFA for short). It is a strain of microalgae. However, not all microalgae is equal. There are some strains that can be harmful, but AFA is not only not harmful, it is extreemly beneficial. It is a natural whole food that can no