Overview

NATTOKINASE   What is nattokinase. Nattokinase is a substance found in the Japanese dish natto, a staple in the Asian nation for centuries. Natto is a “vegetable cheese” made of fermented soybeans [[1]]. Eating natto is linked to reduced death from heart disease, owing to natto’s activity reducing coagulation and clotting. Researchers found that a natto extract contains an enzyme that prevents viral infection, such as that from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Lastly, nattokinase, part of natto, degrades the spike proteins of the novel coronavirus without being toxic to cells.

How it works:

In the body, nattokinase has several functions. It acts as a fibrinolytic, which means that it breaks up blood clots. It is also an anti-coagulant, which means that it plays a role in helping prevent blood clots. Lastly, it degrades the spike proteins found in the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2. However, the degradation is not specific to the novel coronavirus, which means that nattokinase may break down other proteins, too.

Dosage Form: Tablet Oral - N/A

Common Usage: Breaks up and helps prevent blood clots