When it comes to cardiovascular health, few supplements have sparked as much public interest — or confusion — as nattokinase.

At first glance, natto can feel a little intimidating. The sticky threads, the strong aroma and the fermented taste make it one of those foods people either adore or avoid. Yet natto has quietly ...

In the late 1980s, researchers isolated an enzyme in natto they believed to be responsible for many of its health benefits. The enzyme, dubbed nattokinase, was shown to break down fibrous materials, ...

Natto is widely recognized for inhibiting arteriosclerosis, yet its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba studied the effects of natto on arteriosclerosis ...

Q: I recently spoke with a doctor friend who is taking nattokinase on the advice of her physician. She believes that nattokinase dissolved a pulmonary embolism a day after the clot was visible on a CT ...