Nattokinase

Name : Nattokinase (NK)

Natto, a traditional food made from fermented soybeans by Bacillus subtilis, is mentioned in the ancient book "Hei Han Sancai Tuhui" as having been produced in China since the Qin and Han dynasties.
In 1980, Yoshibori Sugi, a nattokinase (NK) expert, was studying at the University of Chicago. He tested more than 200 foods in his laboratory and found that natto could dissolve artificial blood clots around it, and it could dissolve one in two hours
In 1986, Sugiya published a report entitled "Natto can dissolve blood clots" at the Japanese Society of Agronomy and introduced it on NHK television.
In 1987, Sumi et al. found that natto had the ability to dissolve blood clots in vitro, and confirmed that the effective component was serine protease, which was named nattokinase.
The first report on nattokinase in China was published in 1995 in the Chinese Medical Tribune. At present, the research on nattokinase in China has become more mature.

Lysing thrombi: Nattokinase, with its remarkable fibrinolytic activity, can directly act on fibrin, breaking it down into soluble products, thus achieving thrombolysis. This thrombolytic effect is both potent and rapid, significantly reducing the size and number of thrombi in a short time, while also offering a longer duration of action and a lower risk of side effects.
Improving blood circulation: By reducing blood viscosity and increasing capillary permeability, nattokinase helps improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of thrombosis, thus maintaining cardiovascular health.
Lower blood lipids and blood pressure: Nattokinase can lower the level of fat and cholesterol in the blood, prevent high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, thus helping to maintain normal blood pressure levels.
Preventing coronary heart disease: By protecting vascular endothelial cells, nattokinase helps prevent arteriosclerosis and ensure adequate blood supply to the heart, thus preventing the occurrence of coronary heart disease.
Alcohol and fatty liver prevention: Nattokinase also has the function of alcohol, can accelerate alcohol metabolism, reduce post-drinking discomfort, and help prevent fatty liver.