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Nattokinase Benefits Thrombolytic
Effect: Nattokinase dissolves existing thrombus (clotting) by
dissolving the fibrin that binds platelets together. Nattō acts much
like plasmin, the only enzyme produced by the human body that breaks
down fibrin. As we age, our plasmin production decreases, making
Nattō supplementation the ideal replacement. Nattokinase also
enhances the body’s own production of plasmin and other blood
clotting agents, including urokinase (endogenous)( Sumi, H. et al. “A
novel fibrinolytic enzyme (Nattokinase) in the vegetable cheese
Nattō….” Experientia 1987, 43:1110-11).
Blood
Pressure: Nattokinase has been shown to lower blood pressure
levels. People in Japan have been eating Nattō for this purpose for
hundreds of years. Studies have shown it lowers blood pressure by
inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Ace causes blood
vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise. Nattokinase’s ability
to inhibit ACE, therefore, has a lowering effect on blood pressure
(Maruyama M, Sumi H. Effect of Nattō Diet on Blood Pressure. JTTAS,
1995.).
Circulation
Enhancement: Nattokinase has been shown to aid in blood flow by
assisting in the clearing of circulation. It has also been shown to
help prevent the hardening and narrowing of arteries (Sumi H. Healthy
Microbe "Bacillus Nattō". Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co.
Ltd.).
Other
Benefits: Nattokinase has been shown to augment bone density, aid
joint pain, assist in the management of migraine headaches and
alleviate exercise induced joint and muscle pain. In ancient times
the food Nattō was also used for its antibacterial effect to prevent
cholera, typhoid and dysentery (Sumi H. Healthy Microbe "Bacillus
Nattō". Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co. Ltd.).
Thrombotic
clogging of the cerebral blood vessels has been identified as a major
factor leading to senile dementia. Other thrombotic diseases include
cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, cardiac infarction, angina
pectoris and hemorrhoids. The amazing thrombolytic effect of
Nattokinase holds much promise for those suffering from these
conditions.
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