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Nattokinase

Meaning

Nattokinase is a potent fibrinolytic enzyme, a serine protease, derived from natto, a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans using the bacterium Bacillus subtilis natto. Clinically, it is recognized for its systemic effects on cardiovascular health, specifically its capacity to degrade fibrin, a protein central to blood clot formation. It is utilized as a natural agent to support optimal blood viscosity and flow.