Organic AFA Klamath – the blue-green algae from Klamath Lake
A head full to bursting, racing thoughts, a morning that's already overloaded: Klamath algae gets to the root of it, with vitamin B12 concentrated by nature.
AFA Klamath (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) is a blue-green microalga that grows wild in Klamath Lake, Oregon. Nourished by snowmelt and thick volcanic sediment, it naturally concentrates vitamin B12 that is not synthesised in a laboratory but produced by the algae as it grows: 173% of the NRV in 3 capsules. Wild-harvested, certified organic, tested batch by batch (microcystins), and filled into plant-based capsules. Algorigin is a Swiss brand: Klamath algae is available in more than 600 Swiss pharmacies.
A balanced mind: vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
A clear mind, from morning to night: vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, when the mental load starts to weigh on you.
Supported defences: vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
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What is AFA Klamath?
AFA Klamath, or Klamath algae, is a cyanobacterium (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) that grows naturally in Klamath Lake, in southern Oregon, USA. It is one of the few microalgae eaten in its wild state: rather than being grown in ponds, it is harvested from the lake in summer, when it blooms. This shallow lake, lined with volcanic sediment and fed by snowmelt from the Cascades, has exceptionally mineral-rich water.
Klamath algae is closely related to spirulina (both are blue-green cyanobacteria) but stands out for its content of vitamin B12, phenylethylamine (PEA) and phycocyanin, as well as its complete amino acid profile. It has been used since the 1980s as a “mental” supplement: focus, mood, mental load. Klamath or spirulina? See also our Organic Spirulina
What are the benefits of Klamath algae?
AFA Klamath has no health claim of its own. Its recognised benefits are based on its vitamin B12, naturally concentrated by the algae:
Psychological balance and mental load
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. This is our customers' number one use: demanding periods, exams, mental overload.
Energy and clarity
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Immunity and red blood cells
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to normal red blood cell formation.
Klamath and focus
The phenylethylamine (PEA) naturally present in AFA is a molecule studied for its role in attention and mood. No authorised claim: we are talking about composition, not effect.
Klamath and the gut, osteoarthritis, weight loss
These uses circulate online but are not based on any authorised claim. AFA Klamath is a nutritional supplement (vitamin B12, protein, minerals), not a treatment.
Who is it for?
Adults under heavy mental load
Intense work, busy family life, shift work: a 3-month course, every morning. See the Mental Balance Pack.
Teenagers and students during exams
Adult dosage from age 15, on your pharmacist's advice.
Vegetarians and vegans
173% of the NRV for vitamin B12 per dose: the most concentrated plant source of B12 in our range, alongside Organic Chlorella.
Postpartum
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue: AFA Klamath is included in our Postpartum Pack (not while breastfeeding without medical advice).
90-day money-back guarantee
Our supplements work gradually: follow the course for 90 days to assess their effects. After that, if you are not satisfied, email us at info@algorigin.com with your order number and a specific reason. Once approved, you will be refunded within 14 days to your original payment method, with no need to return the product. Valid once per customer.
Composition and nutritional values
- Protein, 0.93g
- Fat, 0.08g
- Carbohydrate, 0.28g
- Vitamin B12, 4.33μg (173% NRV)
Organic AFA Klamath is made from 100% certified organic Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), in a plant-based capsule. Per daily dose (3 capsules): vitamin B12 4.33 µg (173% NRV) · protein 0.93 g · fat 0.08 g · carbohydrates 0.28 g. 100% natural, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, organic. Food supplement: not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of young children.
They take and recommend our AFA Klamath
A real plus!
I've been taking AFA Klamath for two months, every morning before breakfast. I feel calmer during the day, with a bit more perspective on everything that piles up. It's become a ritual I really value.
I recommend it!
Between work and family life, my days are packed. I started AFA Klamath three months ago and I feel calmer getting through them, and more present in the evenings too. What sold me: a wild alga, tested batch by batch. I highly recommend it!
Read me
Hi everyone! I've got to tell you something: this algae, what a discovery!! I work in design (not exactly a walk in the park) and in the 3 weeks I've been taking it, I feel calmer and less “frazzled”, if you know what I mean. 100% recommend!
A pleasant surprise
Two young children and a job with shift work: I tried it without expecting much, on a colleague's advice. After a month, I feel calmer day to day and less on edge. And I enjoy this little morning moment, simple and quick.
Laboratory testing
Purity isn't something you claim, it's something you verify. We have both our raw materials and our finished products laboratory-tested for purity and active compound content, and we publish the results.
A balanced mind
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
A clear mind, from morning to night
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, when the mental load starts to weigh on you.
Supported defences
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Dosage: how should I take Klamath algae?
Take 3 AFA Klamath capsules a day, ideally before breakfast, with a glass of water. A jar lasts 15 days.
When should I take Klamath: morning or evening?
In the morning, on an empty stomach. AFA is mentally energising: avoid taking it in the evening.
How long does a course of Klamath last?
3 months minimum, with no known habituation. Many of our customers take it in 3-month courses, twice a year.
Precautions
People taking antidepressants or psychotropic medication: seek medical advice (contains PEA). Pregnant or breastfeeding women: seek medical advice. Adjusted dosage for teenagers.
Why choose Algorigin AFA Klamath?
*These percentages use protein as a reference, but the results also apply to other micronutrients.*
Origin and purity
Our Organic AFA Klamath grows wild in Klamath Lake, Oregon (USA), whose bed is lined with several metres of volcanic sediment and which is fed by exceptionally pure water from the snowmelt of the surrounding mountains. Our partner has been harvesting and processing it since 1991, responsibly and with respect for this unique ecosystem.
Every batch is tested to guarantee it is free of microcystins, then certified organic by OTCO (Oregon Tilth). Filled into plant-based capsules with no preservatives; packaged in Switzerland.
Points of sale
Where can I buy Klamath algae in Switzerland?
Our Organic AFA Klamath, the blue-green algae from Klamath Lake, is available online and in more than 600 pharmacies, drugstores and herbalists across Switzerland. Every batch is tested and certified organic before being packaged in Switzerland.
Online at algorigin.com
Ordered before 4 pm, shipped the same day. Delivery by Swiss Post in 2 to 3 working days, free from CHF 69. Payment by invoice available.
In pharmacies and drugstores
More than 600 pharmacies, drugstores and herbalists in Switzerland: Amavita, Sun Store, Zur Rose, Abilis and independents.
Backed by science
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae has been studied since the 1990s for its vitamin B12, phenylethylamine and phycocyanin content; the role of vitamin B12 in psychological function and in the reduction of tiredness and fatigue is recognised by EFSA.
Source: PubMed - Chart showing how the number of scientific studies on microalgae has grown over the years.
Discover our AFA Klamath-based packs
Complementary products
Our customers often combine this product with these supplements for a more complete course.
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Vegan Omega-3 DHA EPADHA for the brain
from CHF 49.90 -
Organic Chlorellaactive vitamin B12
from CHF 49.90 -
Mental Balance Packvitamin B12 and DHA, as a 3-month course
CHF 209.50
Frequently asked questions about Klamath algae
What are the benefits of Klamath?
Klamath algae is a highly concentrated source of vitamin B12, which contributes to normal psychological function, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the normal function of the immune system. It also provides complete protein, phycocyanin and phenylethylamine.
Klamath or spirulina: what is the difference?
Both are cyanobacteria. Spirulina is pond-grown and richer in protein and iron; Klamath is wild, richer in vitamin B12 and PEA, and used for mental well-being. For physical energy and iron: spirulina. For mental load and balance: Klamath.
Is Klamath algae dangerous?
Klamath Lake is also home to other cyanobacteria that can produce microcystins. That's why every Algorigin batch is tested and certified organic. At the recommended doses, AFA is well tolerated. If you take antidepressants, seek medical advice.
Klamath and the thyroid?
AFA contains trace amounts of iodine. If you have a thyroid condition, ask your doctor for advice.
Klamath and antidepressants?
Klamath contains phenylethylamine, a molecule similar to certain neurotransmitters: seek medical advice before combining the two.
Klamath for the gut, osteoarthritis, weight loss: does it work?
No claims are authorised for these uses. AFA Klamath is a source of nutrients (vitamin B12, protein), not a treatment.
When should I take Klamath, and how many capsules?
3 capsules in the morning on an empty stomach, before breakfast.
How long before you feel the effects?
Most of our customers describe a change after 3 to 4 weeks; the recommended course is 3 months.
Klamath in capsules, tablets or powder?
The powder has a very strong taste. Algorigin plant-based capsules provide a precise, tasteless dose and protect the alga from oxidation.
Is AFA Klamath organic?
Yes, certified organic by OTCO (Oregon Tilth Certified Organic), wild-harvested.
Where can I buy Klamath algae in a pharmacy in Switzerland?
In more than 600 Swiss pharmacies, drugstores and herbalists, or at algorigin.com (CHF 39.90 for the 15-day jar).
How long does a jar last?
15 days at 3 capsules a day; the 1-month course includes 2 jars. 90-day money-back guarantee.
