For Nattokinase users - you may not be taking enough...

[RockyP]

Not sure if ya'll have seen this but it seems we may have all been taking not nearly enough Natto to get the desired benefits. Seems that 3,600 FU and below is useless, and the best effects are at 10,800 FU daily.

Effective management of atherosclerosis progress and hyperlipidemia with nattokinase: A clinical study with 1,062 participants - PubMed

Nattokinase (NK), known as a potent fibrinolytic and antithrombotic agent, has been shown to have antiatherosclerotic and lipid-lowering effects. However, data on human clinical studies are limited. In this clinical study involving 1,062 participants, our objective was to examine the efficacy of...

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[BioDad]

I'm glad you posted this as, even though it is just one relatively small study, addresses the possibility of many people underdosing, especially considering how much may, or may not, pass the gastric acidity intact.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429225003797

Recent Advances in Nattokinase-Enriched Fermented Soybean Foods: A Review - PubMed

With the dramatic increase in mortality of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) caused by thrombus, this has sparked an interest in seeking more effective thrombolytic drugs or dietary nutriments. The dietary consumption of natto, a traditional <i>Bacillus</i>-fermented food (BFF), can reduce the risk...

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When I came across this study, I started buying nattokinase in bulk powder form from this company. Nattokinase -

I requested testing certificates, which they provided, and was told 1 Tsp of their product is approximately 11,000FUs.