Soybeans in natto are fermented using the bacterium Bacillus subtilis natto. Natto contains calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and zinc, and has many health benefits.
Nattokinase Protects Brain Health
Nattokinase shows promise as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's and other neurologic disease. Animal studies show nattokinase can degrade amyloid fibrils, fibrous proteins that bind together and are involved in the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Nattokinase has also been shown to decrease acetylcholinesterase activity and inflammatory markers associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
It may also help to improve brain function in people who have had strokes. Research shows nattokinase holds promise in treating post-stroke cognitive impairment. In animal studies, it was shown to promote neurogenesis by increasing blood levels of the hormone irisin.
It is also said to be good for:
Lowering blood pressure: Studies show nattokinase helps to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with hypertension (high blood pressure). This effect seems to be more pronounced in males.
Lowering cholesterol: Research shows nattokinase may lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
Preventing blood clots: Nattokinase has fibrinolytic and antithrombolytic properties, which may prevent blood clots from forming and potentially even dissolve blood clots.
Slowing atherosclerosis: Nattokinase has antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects that may help clean arteries and slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardened arteries).
Nattokinase is available in capsule form
Nattokinase 100 mg NSK-SD®
2000 Fibrinolytic Units
60 Softgels
Isolated, purified and encapsulated nattokinase, an enzyme derived from boiled soybeans and a selected, patented strain of Bacillus subtilis natto.
Nattokinase NSK-SD® was the first nattokinase introduced into the US
market, and it has established standardization and quality levels for
all nattokinase, with comprehensive safety studies and proven potency.
It is vegetarian, non-irradiated, and free of vitamin K2. NSK-SD® has
two Japanese and three U.S. patents, and is recognized by the JHFA
(Japan Health and Nutrition Food Authorization) and JNKA (Japan
Nattokinase Association) as authentic nattokinase. NSK-SD® is a
trademark of Japan BioScience Laboratory.