What is Nattokinase?

Nattokinase was discovered in 1980, by Dr Hiroyuki Sumi, who was working at the Chicago University Medical School. He was testing 172 different foods for their ability to promote healthy circulation, and Nattokinase did the job better than any other substance he was testing.

Since then, additional research has been done on Nattokinase, including 17 published studies in Japan and here in the U.S. The results have been dramatic to say the least.

But to fully understand the significance of Nattokinase, you need to first understand “blood clotting”. Blood clotting is a normal and necessary process, it’s what stops the bleeding if you cut your finger for instance.

Our body produces compounds that make blood clots, one of the most important is called “Fibrin”. Fibrin is made up of sticky protein fibers which look like a tangled spider’s web.

Fibrin’s job is to stick to the blood vessel walls and act like a net, form a  lump or plug that stops the bleeding. Fibrin is also what determines the viscosity, or thickness of blood throughout our entire circulatory system.

Normal Fibrin levels will give you normal blood flow.

There is only one enzyme that breaks down Fibrin—an enzyme called “Plasmin”.

Remember, Fibrin is what’s forming a “web” that stops blood from flowing – so by breaking down Fibrin, Plasmin dramatically increases blood flow and thus brings down blood pressure.

Unfortunately, Plasmin production declines rapidly as we age.  If the drug companies could “bottle” Plasmin, they would have a staggering gold mine in their hands. They can’t. But Mother Nature can.

Nattokinase is “Mother Nature’s Plasmin” and works dramatically to support healthy circulation in two distinct ways.

First, Nattokinase is identical to Plasmin, so it can break down Fibrin!

Second, Nattokinase enhances your body’s natural production of Plasmin, further helping to break down the Fibrin.

In a nutshell, Nattokinase:

  • Supports normal circulation, blood flow and blood thickness
  • Supports your body’s normal blood-clotting mechanism
  • Supports your body’s production’s of Plasmin, which reduces Fibrin
  • Helps to maintain normal blood pressure levels

That’s why I call Nattokinase the “Roto Rooter” for your arteries.

Wayne Garland

14 Replies to “What is Nattokinase?”

  1. @Curt,

    Thank you for your inquiry about the amazing Nattokinase substance.

    While it has profound declogging capacities as outlined in the newsletter, it is very high in Vitamin K-2 which is the coagulating compound utilized by the body for all clotting factors.

    This clotting action only occurs when the body signals that it requires it such as when a vein is slashed or for hemophiliac response.

    In fact the “K” given to the substance is the German word for coagulaton “Koagulaten”.

    I trust this answers your question.

  2. I think this would be good for my mom,she is in a nurcing home.
    were do you get this or what is it made from? thank you for your time!

  3. Nattokinase is an extraordinary, natural compound that I feel everyone in the world should take each day for the giant benefits of naturally lowering blood pressure and declogging arteries to prevent stroke incidence.
    Nattokinase comes from fermented soybean cheese and is high in Vitamin K-2 which is needed for blood chemistry and needed for blood coagulation. It also acts like a “Key” to open the door to the bone and bone marrow “factory” to allow accumuted Calcium flow in, without high K-2 levels the Calcium accumulates with plaque and this can be a serious problem.

  4. Doesn’t soybeans cause cancer? I have rheumotoid arthritis and have read that soybeans make your body think that it doesn’t have enough estrogen. Soybeans cause your body to make too much estrogen causing a overabundance of estrogen. Anything with soy anything in it, I, usually, avoid. But what about this? Fermented soybeans? I would like to hear your expertise on this. Thank you.

  5. Is it safe for a person who has Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome to take Natto products, e.g. Nattokinase, Menaquinone (MK7), etc., providing they do not take any other blood thinning medications?

  6. You say that nattokinase contains high levels of vitamin K2. Didn’t you mean that NATTO — the fermented food — contains K2? It’s my understanding that most nattokinase supplements have the K2 removed.

    Looking forward to your reply.

  7. Dear Dr. Garland, I was considering taking Fibrovran, for my large fibroid, as it’s main ingredient is Nattokinase. I have regular periods with no heavy bleeding, and no pain from my large 9cm fibroid. Is it safe for me to take Fibrovan, if it thins my blood? Please advise. Their website advertises that it will reduce the size of fibroids. I wonder if it will have any side effects. Please advise.
    Thanks, Sally

  8. Dr. Garland: I am hoping you will be able to give me some guidance regarding taking a Nattokinase supplement. Will Nattokinase supplements help those who suffer from capillaritis and is it safe to take if you have capillaritis?

    Also, the Nattokinase supplement I was researching, K2 has been removed. Is it safe to take a K2 supplement when taking Nattokinase or should one stop taking additional K2? Thanks for you help and advise.

  9. Dr Garland,
    My mother has Raynauds, Lupus, scleroderma & minor Aclestiasis in lungs. She used to have Hypertention that slowed her kidney function. We used COQ10 & Magnesium to remedy & recovered the Hypertension & Kidneys to her Specialist’s amazement.
    1 year & half ago, mum had a total Colostomy without having Cancer.
    After the surgery & all the Iodie etc based tests, my mother’s hands & feet turn blue & bruised, stiffness in hands & feet. Mum also suffers Acites& when bending, the food regurgitates, but her specialists said ther is nothing they can do for Ascites.
    Mum has been on many different intervals of supplements that helped to re-energise &
    sherecover. Mum was on Intervals of liquid Ferritn Iron for Anemia, on intervals so to make room for other supplements. She was then on BioAstin Astaxanthin 4mg & it did not
    reduce inflammation in her hands & reduced her Glugose level & no notice of increased
    circulation, but recovered the Anxiety. Now she is continuing Alkaline based Protein mixed
    with Astragalus powder & several hours apart takes Vitamin B3 with small dose of non-acidic Ether Vitamin C powder, small dose of Olive Leaf extract & Magnesium Chelate at night.
    We prefer & believe in natural remedies & used them for the last 4 years.
    I have read very selected & impressive information & proven research on Nattokinase that my mother is willing to take. It is stated that Nattikinase increases T-cells & remedies Natural Killer Cells & dissolves Thrombin, all of which would greatly help my mother, so long as the Nattokinase does not reduce too much Lipids & Glucose level (mum is not Diabetic & has normal Lipids level with INR level of 1.2. We must be cautuious not to induce too much laxative effect as we are informed, that would dehydrate mum due to her Colostomy.
    My questions please to your great expertise are:
    Would Nattokinase be suitable for my mother without detrimental side effects?
    What dose & what form eg: capsules or powder, can my mother use if Nattokinase is suitable?
    Can Nattokinase be taken hours apart to Protein, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C & small dose of Olive leaf extract?

    Sorry Dr Garland, I accidentally submitted my note to you too early without finishing my questions for your advise.
    If I may add to my first note:
    I read that Nattokinase supplements lack the key component of K2 that enables Nattokinase to do all it is able to do in the body.
    How can I access a Nattokinase supplement that includes K2 & which brand s the purest & most effective?
    Is it tru that Nattokinase & Serrapeptase should not be included together as 1 supplement as they contradict one another’s coagulation process?
    Thank you for your valuable time & apologies for the lengthy note.
    My compliments to your great wisdom & your blessed willingness to help all of us who are privillaged with your help.
    Sincere thanks, Nat – Australia.

  10. Dear Wayne Garland,

    I am estrogen dominant and I have fibrocystic breast. Nattokinase comes from soybean. Can it increase the estrogens because of the soy?
    If not, what is the correct daily dosage for my disease?

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