Description: Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from boiled soybeans and Bacillus natto. Research has shownnattokinase supports the body in breaking up and dissolving unhealthy coagulation of blood andsupports fibrinolytic activity. These actions support overall good circulation and thuscardiovascular health. Every tissue in your body relies on your heart to circulate bloodthrough all the blood vessels in your body in order to deliver nutrients and clear waste. HowNatto-Z? WorksHealthy circulation occurs when your blood flows smoothly. Nattokinasedoesn't inhibit blood clot formation; it actually works to support healthy circulation byassisting the fibrinolytic blood clearing system, which breaks down cross-linked fibrin proteindeposits in the blood.Healthy circulation can do wonders to support total health. Whencirculation is not balanced, tissues don't get enough nutrients and blood does not clear enoughwastes away. Systemic enzymes such as nattokinase support healthy circulation so that tissuescan get the nutrients delivered and wastes removed - the way healthy blood circulation shouldwork in the body.DiscoveryDr. Hiroyuki Sumi, MD, a researcher of the JapanMinistry of Education and majoring in physiological chemistry at the blood laboratory of theUniversity of Chicago, had long researched thrombolytic enzymes. Dr. Sumi found that the stickypart of natto, commonly called 'threads', exhibited a strong fibrinolytic ('blood clotdissolving') activity. He named the corresponding fibrinolytic enzyme 'nattokinase'. Dr. Sumicommented that nattokinase showed 'a potency matched by no otherenzyme.'ResearchNattokinase has been the subject of 17 studies, including twosmall human trials. Researchers from JCR Pharmaceuticals, Oklahoma State University, andMiyazaki Medical College tested nattokinase on 12 healthy Japanese volunteers (6 men and 6women, between the ages of 21 and 55). They gave the volunteers 200 grams of natto (the food)before breakfast, then trackedfibrinolytic activity through a series of blood plasmatests. The tests indicated that the natto generated a heightened ability to dissolve bloodclots. On average, the volunteers' ELT (a measure of how long it takes to dissolve a bloodclot) dropped by 48% within two hours of treatment, and volunteers retained an enhanced abilityto dissolve blood clots for 2 to 8 hours. An additional study showed an 11% decrease in bloodpressure after just two weeks.References:1. Natto-Traditional JapaneseFermented Soy Beans with Recently Discovered Health Benefits and Novel Industrial Applications,Enzyme Wave, Volume 3, June 2002, Amano Enzyme, Inc., page 2-4.2. Sumi H. HealthyMicrobe ?Bacillus natto?. Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co. Ltd.3. Maruyama M. Sumi H.Effect of Natto Diet on Blood Pressure. JTTAS, 19954. Sumi H, Hamada H, Tsushima H,Mihara H, Muraki H, A novel fibrinolytic enzyme (nattokinase) in the vegetable cheese Natto; atypical and popular soybean food in the Japanese diet. Experientia 1987, Oct 15;43(10):1110-1.*Thes |
