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

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, ...

IF YOU'VE NEVER heard of natto, you're not alone. Outside of people eating a traditional Japanese diet, others aren’t eating much (if any) of the fermented soybean product. But, the supposed health ...