Nattokinase Recap

Nattokinase is a natural enzyme derived from a traditional Japanese dish - natto, that helps and promotes healthy blood circulation. With its growing popularity in functional health supplements, more aspects are shined from this conventional ingredient, which makes more and more refer to it as a “heart-healthy enzyme.”

Key Results

Lowers Blood Pressure and Supports Cholesterol Management

• Significant improvements in blood pressure, systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduced by 5.76 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) reduced by 3.4 mmHg.

• Total cholesterol and LDL-C levels are also improved in the male group.

Boosts Cognitive Function

• Male patients showed measurable improvements in cognitive tests, reflecting better recovery from post-stroke cognitive decline.

• While female patients experienced mild benefits, the effects were less pronounced.

Safe and Effective for Vascular Health

• The vascular complication rate during the treatment (e.g., stroke recurrence) was comparable to conventional therapies (Aspirin 325 mg and Clopidogrel 75 mg), demonstrating Nattokinase’s safety and reliability.

• Adverse reactions were rare and mild, mostly involving skin or gastrointestinal discomfort.

Reference

Dimitar Maslarov, et al., “Understanding the concept of Nattokinase use: a few years after beginning”, 2023

Full article at: https://doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2023.2249552