Natto is widely recognized for inhibiting arteriosclerosis, yet its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba studied the effects of natto on arteriosclerosis ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Atherosclerosis, a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lipid and inflammatory cells within the blood vessel walls, causes cardiovascular diseases, such as heart ...

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

Vitamin K obtained from food is more effective for our bodies than supplements. Our bodies produce some vitamin K in the colon, while most of our vitamin K needs are met through what we eat. A ...

A clinical study carried out in the Netherlands has demonstrated identical absorption from an extract of the soyfood natto as in its traditional form. The trial, by researchers at the University of ...