Has anyone tried nattokinase?

Posted by evanj @evanj, Apr 18, 2024

To my knowledge, nattokinase is a supplement that can help resolve blood clots and improve circulation. My holistic doctor brought up starting it. I heard from someone that they were having seizures after COVID, and after starting nattokinase, they have not had a seizure ever since. Please respond and let me know if you have tried nattokinase and if it has helped at all.

NOTE from the Community Director

Who should not take nattokinase?
If you have any blood clotting disorders, don't take nattokinase supplements unless a doctor says it's safe. You may need to stop taking nattokinase if you're planning to have surgery.

Theoretically, nattokinase can cause an existing clot to dislodge, resulting in a stroke or embolus at a distant location. Patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis should avoid of use nattokinase.

Do Not Take if:

You have coagulation disorders or are currently using an anticoagulant drug.
You take aspirin daily: Nattokinase may increase its effects and lead to excessive bleeding.

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kelly619 | @kelly619 | Feb 11 2:52pm

I take nattokinase and serrapeptase. When I took serrapeptase alone, I noticed sinuses cleared easier.
Nattokinase seemed to improve my circulation. The reason I think this is that my feet are no longer cold. I also feel better in the sense that my legs don't hurt anymore.
My family has a history of MIs, CVAs, and other less life threatening cardiovascular issues. It really has helped me feel well overall.

searcher1 | @searcher1 | Feb 12 7:39am

In reply to @kelly619 "I take nattokinase and serrapeptase. When I took serrapeptase alone, I noticed sinuses cleared easier. Nattokinase..." + (show)

@kelly619 I have a son (age 50) with MCI. I asked him to take vitamin B1 and it helped.
From the Alsheimes Association:
"Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly caused by alcohol misuse, but certain other conditions also can cause the syndrome."
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/korsakoff-syndrome
For erasing my brain fog, I take creatine powder (Thorne brand) and wasabi (Eden Foods).

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