Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Nattokinase may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol for heart ...

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, ...

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Nattokinase is a natural enzyme in natto, a Japanese soy-based food. The enzyme is produced during natto’s fermentation process by a specific bacterium called Bacillus subtilis. High natto consumption ...