The greatest value of A.F.A. is not only its nutrient concentration, but its effect on the nervous system, specifically the pituitary, pineal, and hypothalamus. People taking A.F.A. have reported an overall increase in mental alertness, mental stamina, short and long term memory, problem solving, creativity, dream recall, a greater sense of well being and centeredness. Dr Gabriel Cousens, M.D., author in Body, Mind, Spirit , April 1995. Every other life form has modeled itself after some aspect of the algae. Its abundant neuropeptide precursors contribute to the brain s ability to process information and achieve a sense of well being and an enhanced state of mind.
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It does this by stimulating the brain cells to grow more dendritic spines of brain cell arms that reach out and communicate with other brain cells. Algae to the Rescue, Karl J. Abrams . The metabolism of nitrogen directly from the air, allows for the bio-synthesis of low molecular weight peptide groups. These precursors have an overall positive effect on the nervous system. The ability of brain neurons to manufacture and utilize neurotransmitters is dependent upon the concentration of amino acids in the bloodstream.