The Clot-Busting Properties of Nattokinase
An enzyme extracted from the fermented soybean food natto has been found to be extremely effective in removing health-damaging and even life-threatening blood clots from your cardiovascular system. This enzyme, known as nattokinase, is created when a specific bacterium known as Bacillus natto is used to ferment the boiled beans, and it has been proved to be effective in lowering blood pressure.
However, tests have also shown it to be able to destroy blood clots by dissolving the fibrin that holds the clot together. It is known that urokinase and streptokinase has the same effect when administered intravenously after a stroke or heart attack, but a major benefit of nattokinase is that it can be administered orally.
In a test carried out jointly by a pharmaceutical company, Oklahoma State University and Miyazaki Medical College, results on 12 volunteers that were given 200 grams nattokinase indicated that their Euglobulin lysis time (ELT), the time taken to dissolve a blood clot, was reduced by 48% within two hours of being given the enzyme, and the effect lasted for between two and eight hours.
Nattokinase should not be taken by anybody already on blood thinning drugs such as Aspirin or Warfarin, and you are advised to inform your doctor or physician that you are using it.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing, are allergic to soy or lactose, or if you have a blood coagulation disorder. If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood-thinning medication) or vitamin K, consult a physician before taking this product.
| Supplement Facts:
serving size 1 vegetarian capsule servings per container 30 servings
Nattokinase ............ 2000 FU (fibrinolytic units) enzyme activity
Other Ingredients: cellulose, vegetarian capsule, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate( vegetable source).
Suggested use: take 1 - 2 capsules daily, between meals.
Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from "natto", a traditional fermented soy food popular in Japan. During the natto production process B. subtilis natto, a friendly bacteria, ferments boiled soybeans, releasing nattokinase. Best Nattokinase contains pure nattokinase enzyme in a lactose base.
Note: Doctor’s Best Nattokinase (2000FU) 30VC contains 2,000 fibrinolytic units, which refers to the enzyme activity level. Enzymes, like Nattokinase, are not measured in mg, but in an unassociated measure of units. Even if the enzyme had 1,000mg per capsule but no activity, the enzyme would be worthless. Doctor’s Best Nattokinase has 2,000FU (units) of activity. This is a very high amount of activity.
Safety
Suggested Use: Take 1-2 capsules daily.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing, are allergic to soy or lactose, or if you have a blood coagulation disorder. If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood-thinning medication) or vitamin K, consult a physician before taking this product.
Does Not Contain: milk, egg, wheat, corn, sugar, sweeteners, salt, or preservatives.
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