Nattokinase is an enzyme (a protein that speeds up reactions in the body).   Overall, enzymes are highly beneficial and play a significant role in the body’s normal processes and in combatting age.

Natto is a folk remedy for diseases of the heart and blood vessels for hundreds of years.

Nattokinase is commonly used orally for cardiovascular diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, chest pain (angina), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), hemorrhoids, varicose veins, poor circulation, and peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Caution:  Interacts with blood thinners including aspirin. If in doubt, consult your physician and pharmacist.

The mix I love contains other key proteolytic enzymes: