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Thanks for this article.
Natto is also recommended to dissolve the spike protein in CV19. Readers might be interested in The Great cholesterol con by Dr Malcolm Kendrick in the UK.
Hi Frances,
You're welcome!
Yes, nattokinase has many other potential health benefits other than atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease and EC has written an article that lists some of those benefits here :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/nattokinase.html
Art
Contraindications
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Art,
Can you take nattokinase and K2 if you have bad varicose veins?
Lindi
I have not seen any human studies using nattokinase or other fibrinolytic enzymes specifically for varicose veins so I can not recommend it for that purpose. However, there are web based health promotion sites that do suggest that nattokinase may be useful for varicose veins based on anecdotal evidence. Here is a typical example :
https://www.clinicaleducation.org/wp-content/uploads/argfocus_200811_nattokinase_web.pdf
Here is a relevant quote from the site:
Back in 2002, we theorized that by dissolving branched fibrin—which coagulates prior to full clot formation— nattokinase might prove uniquely helpful in a range of disorders in which hypercoagulation is involved. This includes atherosclerosis, infertility, high blood pressure, dysmenorrhea, fibromyalgia, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and ischemic strokes. We also suggested it would prove helpful in chronic infections, where the body lays down fibrin in an attempt to seal off harmful pathogens. Finally, we concluded that nattokinase could be helpful in slowing many age-associated illnesses, since high fibrin levels create local pathology and ischemia, and block nutrient and oxygen delivery in microcirculation. Six years later, with nattokinase widely in use, firsthand clinical reports from doctors around the country support our hypotheses and the enzyme's impressive record of efficacy and safety in a wide range of disorders.
Based on the established safety profile of nattokinase, it seems worth discussing it with your doctor to see if he will also suggest it as in the article, for varicose veins.
Regarding vitamin K2, I am not aware of any studies confirming efficacy for varicose veins, but vitamin K2 has shown benefit for the vascular system in general as has nattokinase. Your doctor would have to approve their use for your safety and to make sure that they are compatible with all medications you are taking.
Thank you for your inquiry!
Art
Nattokinase and Calcium Buildup
Art, will nattokinase also reverse calcium from arteries and body?
Tony,
The available studies suggest that nattokinase at high enough dosing will breakdown arterial plaque deposits. These plaques are composed of fibrin, cellular waste products, fatty substances, calcium, cholesterol and possibly other components. So the studies suggest that arterial calcium deposits are part of the debris that is broken down in arteries.
Art
(Philippines)
11/26/2023
Hi Tony,
You can help prevent or remove arterial plaque build-up and occlusion in various ways using several strategies. You can remove cardiovascular and peripheral vascular problems caused by plaque build-up or high cholesterol in the blood or hypercoagulation in the blood aka "thick blood" due to excess fats in the blood or blood clot formation at the body's periphery or due to pathogen build-up in the arterial walls.
You could perhaps dissolve and remove the calcium-containing arterial plaque as one strategy. And you can achieve the calcium removal quite easily by either supplementing the Chanca piedra herb in capsule form at 1000 mg twice a day after meals. Or you could perhaps just follow Walter Last's recommendations and just mix 1 level tspn of Sodium Thiosulfate crystals + 2 tspns of water + 2 tspns DMSO(Dimethyl Sulfoxide) and manually spread that mix on you skin over or near the problem area. Both of these remedies will not actually reduce the calcium in the blood but they will act to safely solubilize and remove any excess calcium from the tissues and organs(including the arteries). And using Sodium Thiosulfate in this way also has the added advantage of removing any unwanted heavy metals and poisons like arsenic, chlorine, lead, mercury etc.
The next strategy that you could use to reduce excess cholesterol in your body and one particular LDL fat, called Lipoprotein A, better known as Lpa. The best and most Lpa-specific remedy for arterial plaque removal would be to just follow Linus Paulings protocol of taking 1 gm Sodium Ascorbate + 1 gm Lysine dissolved in a half-glass of water 6 to 8 times a day. The lack of vitamin C in the body is what causes the liver to automatically compensate by creating an excess of unwanted Lpa. So taking high dose Vitamin C acts to remove the need for the liver to produce any Lpa. And supplementing the Lysine also acts to solubilize and remove any existing plaque or Lpa from the arterial walls.
A simple remedy to safely thin the blood and to reduce clumping or "thick blood" would be to use the high dose Niacin protocol(niacinamide will not work!). Just supplement niacin between 100mg to 500mg 3 times a day at meal times. Supplementing the Lipase enzyme and granulated Lecithin -- only the granulated form, not the oil -- is another good one for avoiding hypercoagulation caused by fats in the blood. See this article by Walter Last:
Hypercoagulation (by Walter Last)
Lipase and Fat Metabolis (by Walter Last)
Walter Last also describes how using Vitamin C and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) together is more efficient so that less Vitamin C need be supplemented but more Vitamin C can be absorbed and used for two essential tasks -- first to supply more oxygen to the cells and, second, to more efficiently kill unwanted pathogens in the body -- while MSM can also help to simultaneously detox and repair cells on its own while in its anti-oxidant DMSO form it can also helps to resolve deep vein thrombosis at the body's periphery. Walter Last describes how, by using the oxidant form of Vitamin C -- called dehydroascorbic acid(DHA), more vitamin C is absorbed into the body than taking Vitamin C on it's own. See this link for more:
More Energy, Less Disease (by Walter Last)
In the article above, Walter Last describes a handy and useful internal protocol that is good for generating the dehydroascorbic acid(DHA) that is always necessary for increased Vitamin C absorption into the body -- here is an extract from the article:
"With serious infections it may be helpful to oxidize vitamin C to DHA before ingestion for better absorption and a stronger effect. Dissolve a teaspoon of sodium ascorbate and 1 teaspoon of MSM in a large glass of water. Add a teaspoon of 3% or about 10 drops of 35% hydrogen peroxide, a teaspoon of glycerine and a tiny amount of a copper compound. This solution does not keep and needs to be made fresh every day. Take a sip of it frequently during the day. In this way you can get a stronger antimicrobial effect with less vitamin C "
The simple Vitamin C and MSM internal and external protocol that Walter Last recommends in the above article is quickly described here:
"It is best to use vitamin C and MSM together, such as up to 2 rounded teaspoons or 10 grams each of sodium ascorbate and MSM, and possibly 1 to 3 teaspoons of 50 to 70% DMSO rubbed on the skin at problem areas, such as for arthritis."
Walter Last also advises that it's much more effective to use the oxidant form of ascorbic acid(or ascorbate) -- called dehydroascorbic acid -- which is the best form to help supply extra energy to the cells and to also help to kill a wide variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi and nanobacteria in the body as well.
Nattokinase and Soy Isoflavones
Nattokinase and Soy Isoflavones
What about estrogen effects from the high dosage of Nattokinase? Is it considered a danger/risk?
Curleyhead,
In the one year study that the article was based on, they did not report any adverse events or significant side effects.
Art
Nattokinase for Arterial Plaques
Hi Art,
I just read your article on Nattokinase and the higher dose made a lot of sense to me. You mentioned in the article that Vitamin K2 has blood coagulase properties. I use Vitamin K2 (MK7) as an anticoagulant and am pretty sure this is what it does. I wondered if it was a typo?
The other question I wanted to ask, is if you have ever tried or researched Lumbrokinase for arterial plaques. I listened to a doctor speak recently on how Lumbrokinase was by far superior to both Natto and Serrapeptase. I have used both of the latter for years as I suffer from blood clotting issues, due to fibrin, mold and EMF. I have only just ordered the Lumbrokinase so hoping to see myself if there is a difference to the 250,000IU of Serrapeptase I'm currently taking. I would love to know what you think.
Hi Debra,
Vitamin K2 works with other clotting factors in the body to aid in blood coagulation as discussed in this Cleveland Clinic article on the subject :
Here is a relevant quote from the article :
One of the main functions of K vitamins is to allow your blood to clot. In fact, the “K” in vitamin K is in reference to the German word “koagulation, ” which translates to “coagulation” or the ability to clot (or thicken) blood.
Regarding lumbrokinase, I have looked at studies for it, but in comparison to nattokinase, they are fairly limited. PubMed only has 92 studies listed for "Lumbrokinase" whereas PubMed lists 242 studies for "Nattokinase".
On a related note, the nattokinase study I highlighted for the article was important because of the size of the study cohort of 1,062 eligible participants and the fact that they also used a dose one third the size of the 10,800 FU of 3,600FU, which showed no benefit at all. Imo, a study of this size carries significant weight in terms of the value of the results they get. I have never seen a study of this size for Lumbrokinase being used for atherosclerosis. I would, however, like to see the study or studies that the doctor you listened to based his claim on. I haven't seen a heads up study specifically for atherosclerosis utilizing lumbrokinase, nattokinase and serrapeptase/serratiopeptidase.
Thank you for your questions.
Art
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K2 I like...
I trust all Mercola products as being of high quality - K2 = 180 mcg. I also like Carlyle K2+D3 in olive oil - one dropperful = 80 mcg K2 and 50 mcg (2000 IU) if Vitamin D.
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My GP has had me on one DaVinci Nattokinase Plus capsule for years. I am 84 years old and heart wise my Cardio Dr. says my heart and vessels are in good condition for my age.
(Austin)
11/08/2023
Hi Greg,
If you are a believer in the idea that inflammation in the vascular system is one of the main initiators of atherosclerosis, as I am, then absolutely, olive oil (OO) should have antiatherosclerotic effects via its anti inflammatory effects. I don't necessarily think it is the most potent natural antiatherosclerotic agent, but yes, I definitely feel it has antiatherosclerotic effects. Being a significant component of the Mediterranean diet adds a bit more confirmation to that idea since the Mediterranean diet is noted for antiatherosclerotic effects.
Art
(Austin)
11/14/2023
Thanks for the follow-up! I am bit confused on the K2 (mcg) vs taking Natto (FU's). Am I supposed to be taking both? I eat Nattobeans from this company. They say it has 500 mcg of vitamin K2 per serving.
Hi Greg,
What the study found is that the addition of vitamin K2 was additive to the effects of the nattokinase. So for better effect in reducing atherosclerosis, adding vitamin K2 improved the results of the nattokinase for atherosclerosis in the study.
Art
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Hi ya,
I think what you shared is great info ~ however, is purchasing supplements from Amazon pure?
Joey,
Thank you for the feedback!
I only point to Amazon because they have a large selection, but they are not the only reseller of nattokinase. So if you have a reseller that you feel confident in to sell real products, that is always your option.
Art