Nattokinase for Healthy Blood Flow and Clotting Function
Nattokinase is an enzyme from natto, the fermented soybean food of traditional Japanese cooking. NSK-SD is the form Pure Encapsulations uses, standardized to 2,000 fibrinolytic units per 100 mg capsule. Pure describes it as “supports healthy fibrinolytic activity and blood flow.”*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients building a circulation and cardiovascular support plan alongside omega-3
- People who want healthy blood flow support in a small, easy-to-swallow capsule
- Anyone whose practitioner wants the body's natural fibrinolytic processes supported
- Plant-based patients: Pure describes the formulation as vegan
What Makes This Form Different
- 100 mg NSK-SD nattokinase (2,000 FU) per size 2 vegetarian capsule, taken twice a day, 12 hours apart
- Pure Encapsulations: “based on traditional Japanese practices,” in small capsules for easy swallowing
- Made with vegan ingredients, according to Pure Encapsulations; NSK-SD is a registered trademark of Japan Bio Science Laboratories
- Pure Encapsulations: it “helps maintain the body’s natural fibrinolytic processes”*
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Supports healthy fibrinolytic activity and blood flow*
- Helps maintain the body's natural fibrinolytic processes*
- Promotes healthy blood flow*
- Supports healthy clotting function*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Nattokinase works on the circulation side, so I pair it with Ultra Omega-3 and Magnesium Glycinate in cardiovascular plans. Because it touches clotting function, it is one I never add without a conversation first. Anyone taking a blood thinner or a blood pressure medication should check with their prescribing provider before adding this, and so should anyone with a bleeding concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take it?
1 capsule, 2 times daily, 12 hours apart, with or between meals, or as your practitioner directs.
Can I take it with a blood thinner?
Check with your prescribing provider before adding this. Pure Encapsulations states that concurrent use with anticoagulant and blood pressure medications should be closely supervised by a health professional.
Does it contain soy?
Yes. Pure Encapsulations lists NSK-SD nattokinase as containing soy and states that natto is made by fermenting boiled soybeans, so anyone with a soy allergy or sensitivity should check with their healthcare professional before using it.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 2) vegetarian capsule contains: NSK-SD nattokinase (2,000 FU) (soy) 100 mg. Other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate. NSK-SD is a registered trademark of Japan Bio Science Laboratories. Contains soy.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 2 times daily, 12 hours apart, with or between meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Available in 60-capsule and 120-capsule bottles.
Warnings: Pure Encapsulations states: “Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.” Pure also states: “This product is contraindicated for individuals with a history of bleeding tendency or with conditions associated with bleeding. Due to potential synergistic effects, concurrent use with anticoagulant and blood pressure medications should be closely supervised by a health professional.”
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
