Nattokinase

Nattokinase supports the body's existing clot-clearing mechanisms. Nattokinase raises HDL cholesterol and lowers triglycerides. Nattokinase inhibits pathological thickening of the arterial wall (intima-media thickening), an early structural change in cardiovascular disease. Nattokinase has been shown to decrease the thickness of the carotid artery wall. Nattokinase lowers blood pressure by reducing mechanical stress on arterial walls. Nattokinase targets oxidized LDL directly, unlike statins which reduce total LDL indiscriminately. In one experiment, nattokinase produced an 88% decrease in thrombosis within 6 hours. A combination of nattokinase and ginseng showed measurable shrinkage of existing aortic plaque in an animal study. Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from fermented soybeans (natto) and has been used therapeutically in Japan for over 2,000 years. Vitamin K2 complements nattokinase by removing excess calcium from arteries, targeting the calcium component of arterial plaque. Nattokinase works enzymatically to break down fibrin, the protein matrix forming the structural scaffold of blood clots. Nattokinase dissolves fibrin, the protein-based material that makes up blood clo…