Fibrinolytic enzyme in Natto
Nattokinase is extracted from Natto, the vegetable cheese eaten in Japan.
Research
Can Nattokinase help Patients with Cardiovascular Disease?
Nattokinase may offer help in reducing clotting factors in patients with cardiovasular disease.
Nattokinase as a possible treatment for thrombosis
Nattokinase breaks up clots when given orally to dogs.
Active Nattokinase Can be Absorbed Across Rat Intestinal Tract
Nattokinase can be absorbed by the rat intestingal tract and remain active.
Nattokinase Dissolves Carotid Artery Clots
Nattokinase has strong thrombolytic activity in rats carotid artery.
Nattokinase inactivates plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1
Nattokinase breaks up a protein that inhibts fibrinolysis (the breakdown of clots), therby increasing fibrinolysis.
Nattokinase Breaks up Blood Clots in Dogs
Experiments in dogs show that nattokinase can break up blood clots in vivo.
How does Nattokinase affect Blood Pressure?
Nattokinase is a protease enzyme which can lower blood pressure. Researchers looked to see if it lower BP due to it’s protease activity, or some other mechanism.
Can Nattokinase Prevent Clotting In Vivo?
Does nattokinase inhibit clot formation in a living organism?
Serrapeptase Study–Effects on Ankle Joint Swelling
Another study showing the anti-inflammatory effects of serrapeptase. This time on post-operative swellings.