Nattokinase The “Japanese Wonder” Gets Your Blood Pumping
The Japanese live longer than us and have fewer problems with cardiovascular disease. Their excellent track record for heart health and longevity is partly due to their consumption of fish and seafood, but their overall well-being can also be attributed to something that is little known here in the West. What are they doing that we arenÂ’t? The secret may lie in a unique discovery found in a naturally-occurring substance called natto.
(PRWEB) May 12, 2005
The Japanese live longer than us and have fewer problems with cardiovascular disease. Their excellent track record for heart health and longevity is partly due to their consumption of fish and seafood, but their overall well-being can also be attributed to something that is little known here in the West. What are they doing that we arenÂ’t? The secret may lie in a unique discovery found in a naturally-occurring substance called natto.
Natto, sometimes called “vegetable cheese,” is made from fermented soybeans. According to Japanese folklore, ancient Samurai warriors not only consumed natto on a daily basis, they also fed it to their horses to increase their speed and strength. Natto has been used for over a thousand years in Japan as a folk remedy for fatigue, dysentery, heart, and vascular diseases. Natto enjoys widespread usage in Japan where the annual consumption is roughly four and a half pounds per person.
In 1980, Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi at the University of Chicago Medical School tested 173 foods for their ability to promote healthy circulation. He discovered a specialized enzyme found locked inside natto. This enzyme, dubbed “nattokinase,” did the job better than any of the other substances he was testing. Nattokinase is emerging as one of the most exciting and significant new breakthroughs in recent memory.
Dr. Sumi found that nattokinase had the ability to not only prevent clots from forming, but also dissolve clots that had already formed. Natto reduces the level of fibrin (the protein that accumulates inside blood vessels and eventually clogs them), and helps restore healthy circulation to diseased blood vessels. Until the discovery of nattokinase, we really didnÂ’t have any natural solution to remove blood clots and dissolve fibrin.
Currently, nattokinase is best found in NSK-SD, which is an identical strain to that of Dr. SumiÂ’s original nattokinase. It is the only nattokinase that has actually been used in a U. S. hospital and is currently completing double-blind clinical trials in the U. S. and a 100 patient clinical trial with complete bloodcounts and metabolic panels.
“As a pharmacist and a naturopathic doctor, I consider the discovery of nattokinase to be a major discovery for those concerned with cardiovascular health issues and general overall health,” says Dave Foreman, known popularly for his nationally-syndicated radio show, The Herbal Pharmacist. “If you look at the physiology of the body and understand how nattokinase works, you can easily understand why this may be a supplement even the healthiest of people would want to use.”
One way to get a good dose of nattokinase is to eat natto in its traditional form. Unfortunately, its taste and odor is not particularly pleasing to the Western palette. A much better option is to take nattokinase NSK-SD in the form of dietary supplements.
“With the sound science behind nattokinase, I get peace of mind knowing that I am doing something proactive to help my health,” says Foreman whose family has a history of cardiovascular disease. “I regularly recommend nattokinase NSK-SD to those with any kind of circulatory issue.” Nattokinase NSK-SD is truly an economical way to clean your arteries. It’s shown to be safe, effective, and has no known side effects.
A healthy circular system is critical for a healthy heart and over all good health. If your circulatory system is functioning on an optimal level, it has profoundly positive effects throughout your entire body. Taking nattokinase NSK-SD in supplement form is by far one of the easiest things you can do to stave off the #1 cause of death and disability in this country.
For more information, please contact Jay Wilke at 727-443-7115, ext. 223.
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