User Reviews for nattokinase

Unknowing and naive, the ER physician prescribed me Xarelto, which is ranked most dangerous prescription drug in the USA. I went to ER for heavily swollen left leg and had ultrasound determining that I had a blood clot, Deep Vein Thrombosis.I researched and found the tested brand NattoPine. It's Nattokinase, 3650 FU w/ Pine Bark Extract 300 mg from Nutritional Biochemistry Inc., which I've been taking 4 capsules per day. Swelling in leg is gone. Throbbing pain in ankle gone.Nattokinase lowers blood pressure too and cholesterol and blood sugar and keeps arteries clog free and clean. I've had no side effects. I now have peace of mind knowing I will not accidentally bleed to death on a dangerous Xarelto that has no antidote to stop bleeding, aside from making me feel that I'm on my death bed for a simple blood clot that Nattokinase will dissolve, plus lower my blood pressure and cholesterol and keep all my arteries clog free and clean. So glad I researched and found this, literally, a lifesaver.Read More Read Less

My blood pressure has gone down from over 200 (systolic) and 90 or more (diastolic) to an average of around 124/70 within 2 weeks of using it. My doctor has taken me off my 100mg blood pressure tablets and I now take 5mg blood pressure tablets. I hope soon to get rid of those too and just take Nattokinase. I am very happy and 74 years of age.

Have AFib with episodes maybe 1 in 6 months or longer. I've been taking "Healthy Origins" Nattokinase with Vit K removed 100mg 2x's day. I feel that my circulation has improved and I also have T2 diabetes and worry a lot about it and believe it's amazing. I also don't worry about not taking pradaxa or any other blood thinner ( to prevent strokes and heart attacks) that could be harmful and dangerous, i trust Nattokinase! Healthy Origins brand has the ingredients I want and doesn't what I don't want! Read More Read Less

Seven years ago I had a heart catherization completed.I was diagnosed with a 50% blockage of the LAD (The widow maker) Three and one half years ago I had a 64 bit CAT Scan of the Heart, this also revealed a 50% blockage of the LAD. The interesting part is that approx. 6 years ago on the recommendation of my son who incidentally has his PharmD I began a regiment of NattoZyme 100mg 2000FU taking 1 capsule twice daily. now seven years later the blockage has not progressed at all. Strange / Coincidental / Fact. I do not know but it worked for me. i am a believer!Read More Read Less

Why haven't further studies been done to provide more data for determining effectiveness of this supplement?

I am a 65 year old female. Vitamin K2 (MK 7) from Natto has been an excellent treatment for lowering my blood pressure. Also, my varicose veins are decreasing. On top of that, my gums are healing and teeth appear brighter!

Have been taking for two weeks. With medication, blood pressure was 150+/80+ most times. Stopped taking medication, and added nattokwinase, blood pressure is consistently under 130 systolic and under 73 diastolic.

Suffered a brain stem stroke 3/2012. After I slowly got off Pradaxa, a prescription anti-coagulant, I thought I needed something other than low dose aspirin, so I tried Nattokinase. No side effects, but I noticed shaving & bleeding cuts took a few seconds longer to coagulate. I switched to a plant base diet, low dose vitamin K2 & magnesium glycinate. No 2nd stroke nor TIAs to report since 3/2012.

Nattokinase is not only a folk remedy for stroke but also is currently a beneficial treatment for ischemic stroke esp. TIA

My doctor did DNA testing and found a propensity to deep vein thrombosis. I have taken Natto for about one year. Also my trusted "alternate" health person suggested that I take Serrapeptase in addition to the Natto. Sorry I've forgotten why and have now moved away from my alternate guy. Very happy not to take prescribed blood thinner. Have difficulty with so much of our Pharma-Culture!

No more bleeding ulcer and constant pain from aspirin and low red blood cells and hemoglobin and oxygen levels to muscles and vital organs. Thins blood and hopefully less worrying about clots. Pharmaceutical cos hate this option. I am new to this treatment but feeling better overall.

Update from my post of 6/2/12. I now have been taking natto for 7 years for my antiphospholipid syndrome and it continues to work very effectively for me, without any side effects nor further stroke/tia. I have had close calls, a few perhaps mini-tia's, but as said previously, compared to having monthly tia's, I can deal with this. As it still is not approved by the FDA (I so wish they would do testing for it), my doctors take it casually. One doctor would not see me, another does accept it. However, I know it helps. One note of caution: Do be very careful with your vitamin K intake because natto will not be absorbed if too much is taken in. All dark, leafy vegetables. I was taking a protein supplement which did not state it contained high amounts of vitamin K and that is when I had a close call. Also, do be sure you are buying high grade natto and with the vitamin K removed. The top grade ones can be bought through the internet vitamin stores, I use NutriCology. (hope that's ok to post here). Good luck!Read More Read Less

Open Heart surgery 4 years ago. couldn't take coumadin, went on Nattokinase, 3 weeks after double bypass. It must be working.No more DVT or clots...Highly recommend, if you don't want side effects...

works well as a blood thinner.

Decided to use Nattokinase when side effects from Plavix became intolerable. While using it, had no TIAs though I did with Plavix. Stopped the natto' briefly to try to return to Plavix due to Dr's wishes, had visual disturbances and tinnitus immediately. Also all my joint and muscle pain mysteriously goes away on the Nattokinase, some skin tags disappeared, and I just feel better. I take one Doctors' Best 2000 mg every other day just before sleep or in middle of the night to assure no food interferes with its absorbtion. Even if it doesn't replace Plavix, I will take it, as it erradicates my 24/7 knee/body inflamation pain totally. Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with DVT in my leg after a fall from a ladder that kept me in a chair for months. I was put on warfarin and stayed on it for three years. Got tired of getting blood tests sometimes weekly.Went off it and sometimes took asprin and sometimes 50 mg natto. instead. After being woke up at night with tingling in arms and legs, took more natto. 100mg (2000fu) before bed. After reading reviews here, decided to use the kind with vitamin K removed. First day, took 100mg 3 times a day, That was too much for me cause I didn't feel right after the 3rd dose before bed. Trying 100mg at 8pm took me to 4am before being woke up with tingling. Going to try 100mg at 10pm next. When texting a review, plese include your doses!!!Read More Read Less

I have been taking this for help with menstrual cramps. I find it to be effective, but it is hard to make sure to take it on an empty stomach.

had a mini stoke prescribed wafferin and asprin I have canceled them and have been taking natto for five years now feel good