NK contains a synergistic blend of NattokinaseNSK-SD (1000 FU per capsule), Protease, Lipase, and Amylase, which has beens hown to have a high fibrinolytic activity (breaks down fibrin).*
Nattokinase NSK-SD is the only Nattokinase that has been specifically studied for cardiovascular, circulatory and blood pressure benefits (8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14).* This blend exhibits the unique ability to act as a potent fibrinolytic and antioxidant enzyme.* Minerals are cofactors of enzymes and are added to support metabolic enzyme production and increase activity by raising alkalinity.*
Fibrin is a protein that forms in the blood after trauma or injury, and is essential for halting excess blood loss. There are more than twenty enzymes in the body that assist in clotting the blood, while only one that can break the clot down (plasmin). Bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins present in the blood also trigger an inflammatory condition resulting in excess cross-linked fibrin. Since there is no danger of blood loss and trauma has not occurred, this cross-linked fibrin will circulate through the blood and will stick to the walls of blood vessels. This contributes to the formation of blood clots, slows blood flow and increases blood viscosity contributing to the elevation of blood pressure. Nattokinase helps to balance the clotting of the blood so that excess clotting is reduced.* It reduces blood viscosity, helps clear obstructions caused by the protein fibrin and plaque along the arterial wall and it inhibits ACE.* Nattokinase enhances the body's production of plasmin and other clot-dissolving agents.* Moreover, Nattokinase is a natural dietary supplementthat is a regular component of some foods and is very safe.
Nattokinase has been the subject of 17 studies, including two small human trials. In one study, researchers from JCR Pharmaceuticals, Oklahoma State University, and Miyazaki Medical College tested nattokinase on 12 healthy Japanese volunteers (6 men and 6 women, between the ages of 21 and 55). They gave the volunteers 200 grams of natto (the food) before breakfast, then tracked fibrinolytic activity through a series of blood plasma tests. The tests indicated that the natto generated a heightened ability to dissolve blood clots. On average, the volunteers' ELT (a measure of how long it takes to dissolve a blood clot) dropped by 48 percent within two hours of treatment, and volunteers retained an enhanced ability to dissolve blood clots for 2 to 8 hours. An additional study showed an 11% decrease in blood pressure after just two weeks (8, 9, 10, 13).
Indications:* High Cholesterol, poor fat digestion, obesity, high triglycerides, balancing fatty acids.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
