Natto
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Natto or Nattokinase is an enzyme that exhibits strong fibrinolytic activity. Natto is a kind of fermented soy bean-cheese used in Japan. This characteristic is not from the soy but the fermentation (produced from Bacillus subtilis). It is available in many Asian grocery stores (refrigerated) and has a nutty taste (may take a little time to 'acquire' a taste for it).

See: http://www.jafra.gr.jp/natto-e.html

I found that although it takes a few days to get accustomed to its unusual texture and taste, that I had a "healthy craving" for it 1-2 times a week. I noticed a jump in mental clarity - suggesting that it affect different coagulation products than [piracetam, serrapeptase, lumbrokinase or bromelain] did not effect. We are very fortunate as we can get 5-6 different types at our local grocery store.

In late 2003, my daughter and wife started taking Natto-K. Both of them found significant improvement within one week (2 capsules per day).

Benefits

• appear to reduce lipid peroxidation and improve lipid metabolism.
• enhancement of the fibrinolytic activity, increase production of tissue plasminogen activator.
• "inactivates plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 and then potentiates fibrinolytic activity"
• having four times greater fibrinolytic activity than plasmin.
• help to prevent arteriosclerosis, as they appear to reduce lipid peroxidation and improve lipid metabolism
• Increased activated factor VII levels

Risks

• good dietary source of vitamin K.
• potential interference with oral anticoagulant treatment
• High tyramines content - do not use if you are sensitive to moldy or fermented foods (blue cheese, pickled herring, anchovies for example)

Sources

Care should be taken with mixtures -- often they have a high percentage of cheaper components. (2004) Prices has come down.  FU indicates the amount of active ingredients.

• Source Naturals  & Nutricology/ARG Nattozyme

  http://www.betterhealthinternational.com/nattozyme.asp  $32 - $42.00 for 90 capsules

  • 720 FU per capsule
• http://www.myvitanet.com/enna30ca1.html $17 for 30 capsules.(800 FU)  -- Natto-K Brand
  • Nattokinase NSK-SD 800 FU
  • Amylase Thera-blendTM 3600 DU
  • Protease Thera-blendTM 16000 HUT
  • Bromelain 96 GDU
  • Mineral Blend 40 mg
  • Glucoamylase 40
  • AGU Cellulase Thera-blendTM 1000 CU
  • Lipase Thera-blendTM 600 FCCFIP

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