What does this have to do with Chevy Malibu's?

Wrong group, bud.

-Mike

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Subframe connectors

I know nothing about fermentation, blue green alage, or cancer, but I do
know a tiny tiny bit about Malibus, thus I post in the Malibu newsgroup and
not the fermentation, blue green alage or cancer newsgroups.

Blue-Green Algae

Claims, Benefits: Prevents cancer and heart disease and boosts immunity.

Bottom Line: This is not a medicine or a good source of nutrients. It is
easily contaminated. Children should not take it.

Full article, Wellness Letter, July 2004:

Blue-Green Algae: Not So Super

In their search for healthy foods, human beings have swallowed a lot of
odd things?from oysters to kiwifruit?that must have required a certain
courage to bite into for the first time. Lately some people have been
swallowing capsules, pills, and powders containing what is basically pond
scum: algae, the green and blue-green varieties. We get a lot of questions
about blue-green algae because it?s supposed to be so nutritious and has
been promoted to treat or cure a host of ailments, including asthma,
allergies, anxiety, depression, fatigue, hypoglycemia, digestive problems,
and attention deficit disorder, and even help with weight loss, improve
memory and mental ability, ?detoxify? the body, and boost the immune
system. Whenever it?s claimed that a food or supplement has such a wide
range of curative powers, you should be skeptical?and keep an eye on your
wallet.

Skimming for profits

An important part of the food chain in lakes and ponds worldwide,
blue-green algae are microscopic plants with characteristics of both
bacteria and algae (such as seaweed), but are more closely akin to
bacteria. The two main blue-green types are Spirulina and Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae (AFA). AFA is chiefly harvested from Upper Klamath Lake in
southern Oregon and then freeze-dried and sold in capsules and other
forms. The largest manufacturer is Cell Tech, which sells its ?Super Blue
Green Algae? via thousands of special distributors.

Blue-green algae contain small amounts of protein, vitamins (including C,
E, and folate), beta carotene, and some minerals. But unless you eat huge
amounts of algae, they are a negligible source of nutrients. Like green
plants, they are rich in chlorophyll, a pigment that enables them to turn
sunlight into energy, but is of no use to the human body. Given the high
price of algae supplements, there are far cheaper and better ways to get
nutrients.

As for the medical claims, there?s no scientific evidence that blue-green
algae can treat or cure any illness or has any health benefit. The
?studies? often cited by the marketers do not support the claims. Don?t
fall for the testimonials. In a recent court decision in California,
marketers of blue-green algae were told to stop making health claims.

Words to the wise: A big concern with blue-green algae, especially AFA
harvested from natural lakes, is that they are easily contaminated with
toxic substances, notably microcystins and heavy metals. Because Health
Canada, the equivalent of the U.S. FDA, found that some blue-green algae
supplements (but not spirulina) contain high levels of microcystin, it has
warned consumers?especially those thinking of giving AFA to their
children?about potential contamination. The marketers, of course, deny
that there are any risks.

Note on green algae: Many health claims are also made for green algae,
especially chlorella. There?s no convincing evidence that chlorella
benefits humans in any way. If you want to try sea vegetables, try some of
the seaweed products found in Asian and other specialty markets, as well as
in some restaurants.

HE HE

Had to do it.