In many parts of the world, childhood malnutrition is more than a health concern; it's a barrier to learning, growth, and opportunity. When children lack essential nutrients, it doesn't just affect their physical development. It often shows up in the classroom as poor focus, frequent absences, and struggles to keep up academically.
Researchers working in Nicaragua explored whether even a small daily nutritional boost could change this trajectory. Over the course of six months, first through third-grade students where given just one gram a day of a nutrient-dense blue-green algae supplement, derived from Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA).
The change was striking. Teachers and researchers observed that children who received the supplement showed signs of improvement in their overall appearance and nutritional status. Additionally, they were more engaged in class, attended more consistently, and performed better academically. Meanwhile, peers in the control group saw their conditions worsen.
Why It Matters for Practice
While this study was conducted nearly three decades ago, its message remains relevant: even modest nutritional interventions can ripple outward, influencing not only physical health but also cognitive and educational outcomes. For practitioners, it's a reminder that addressing nutritional gaps can be a critical part of supporting patients' overall potential, in both body and mind.
Testimonial - Mind
“The increase in mental clarity is astounding! It allows you to focus longer and deeper. I would recommend it to anyone, especially when concentration is essential."- Robert H. for Mind
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Spotlight on Science
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN
A 1995 study in Nicaragua examined the effects of daily supplementation with Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) among first- to third-grade students. Children who received 1 gram of AFA per day for six months showed notable improvements in nutritional status, school attendance, classroom participation, and academic performance, while those in the control group declined.
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Let's Foster Wellness Together
If you or your clinic colleagues have an upcoming community patient talk, we would love to have our medical team share the benefits of algae with them! Simply email us at providersupport@newearth.com with the details, and we will get it on the schedule.
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