NOW Foods Nattokinase 100 mg, 60 Veg Capsules

This enzyme supplement declares both ingredient weight and activity: each capsule contains 100 mg nattokinase from natto extract and supplies 2,000 fibrinolytic units. The activity measure adds information beyond milligrams alone.

The ingredient is obtained from non-GMO soy, and NOW states that the finished product contains no vitamin K. This distinguishes the formula from whole natto food. NOW directs one capsule once or twice daily on an empty stomach. The label prohibits use with blood-thinning medicines or ongoing bleeding or coagulation problems, and during pregnancy or nursing.

Highlights

• 100 mg nattokinase per capsule
• 2,000 FU enzyme activity
• Non-GMO soy-derived; no vitamin K
• 60 vegetarian capsules

Key ingredients

Per capsule: nattokinase from natto extract, 100 mg, supplying 2,000 FU; non-GMO soy derived.

How to use

Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily on an empty stomach.

Dietary and allergen information

Contains soy. Contains no Vitamin K. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens.

Format and serving

Manufacturer serving: 1 Veg Capsule.

Warnings

For adults only. Do not use if pregnant or nursing, taking “blood thinning” medications (anticoagulants) (such as aspirin, warfarin, heparin), or if you have any ongoing bleeding/coagulation problems (including but not limited to: active ulcer, recent surgery/trauma, hemophilia). Consult physician if you have a medical condition (including uncontrolled high blood pressure [equal to or higher than 200 mmHg/110 mmHg]). Keep out of reach of children.

Questions and answers

Can nattokinase be combined with blood-thinning medicines?

NOW says not to use it when taking blood-thinning medicines, including the examples listed on its warning.

What timing does NOW recommend?

Take one capsule once or twice daily on an empty stomach.