Botanical
Blue-green algae
Blue-green algae are cyanobacteria that grow in water. One supplement ingredient is Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) from Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon.
What is worth checking on the label?
Other cyanobacteria can contaminate AFA harvests with microcystins. FDA describes batch-specific testing and certificates of analysis; smell, taste and appearance cannot reveal these toxins. 1