NOW Foods Nattokinase 100 mg, 60 Veg Capsules

The enzyme's activity is declared as 2,000 fibrinolytic units per capsule, alongside its 100 mg ingredient weight. Both details describe the nattokinase from natto extract used in this formula.

NOW identifies the ingredient as non-GMO soy-derived and states that the product contains no vitamin K. The 60-capsule bottle has directions for one capsule once or twice daily on an empty stomach. The label excludes use during pregnancy or nursing, with blood-thinning medicines, or with ongoing bleeding or coagulation problems. Those restrictions are separate from the absence of vitamin K.

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: soy-derived nattokinase, 100 mg, with 2,000 FU enzyme activity.

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

Does the absence of vitamin K remove the blood-thinner restriction?

The label still says not to use this product with blood-thinning medicines.

How is the capsule taken?

NOW directs one capsule once or twice daily on an empty stomach.