Reviewer: Gedgal , 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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Had a deep brain stroke the week after I turned 50 due to a hole in my heart. I take this instead of daily aspirin therapy because of family history of bleeding from aspirin, including 2 deaths. I have low blood pressure (around 80/40), so I couldn’t take the 2000 Fibrolynic Units (FU’s) and stay awake. Solaray makes a 100mg / 1250 FU dosage that works well for me. I take it at bedtime and if I do ... Show Full Comment

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Had a deep brain stroke the week after I turned 50 due to a hole in my heart. I take this instead of daily aspirin therapy because of family history of bleeding from aspirin, including 2 deaths. I have low blood pressure (around 80/40), so I couldn’t take the 2000 Fibrolynic Units (FU’s) and stay awake. Solaray makes a 100mg / 1250 FU dosage that works well for me. I take it at bedtime and if I do a finger stick to check my blood, it won’t continue to bleed, but I can squeeze it several hours later and still produce a drop of blood, so I know the fibrin is dissolving and I’m not clotting. So far, just over 2yrs and no bruising or brain bleeds or other side effects. I wish there were more info on this for long term use. Most doctors try to get me to switch to aspirin, despite the family history, simply because they know nothing about Nattokinase. Makes me worried if I ever need surgery or have a car accident because they wouldn’t even know how to treat. I had to research overseas studies to find that taking aspirin WITH Nattokinase can -and does- cause brain bleeds after as little as 3 days with concurrent use. That should be something doctors know. Mine have tried to get me to take aspirin with the Nattokinase because they don’t know or believe it resolves fibrin in the blood. Very scary! I’ve had to try and “educate” them on it, but are typically met with rolling eyes and condescension. Basically, I’m doctor-ing myself because they won’t even do what I did and look up some studies on a remedy they don’t recognize on their patient’s medication list. Hopefully, long term use of this doesn’t kill! -Thanks for nothing, doc!
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Reviewer: Aspaprman, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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Have AFib with episodes maybe 1 in 6 months or longer. I've been taking "Healthy Origins" Nattokinase with Vit K removed 100mg 2x's day. I feel that my circulation has improved and I also have T2 diabetes and worry a lot about it and believe it's amazing. I also don't worry about not taking pradaxa or any other blood thinner ( to prevent strokes and heart attacks) that ... Show Full Comment

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Have AFib with episodes maybe 1 in 6 months or longer. I've been taking "Healthy Origins" Nattokinase with Vit K removed 100mg 2x's day. I feel that my circulation has improved and I also have T2 diabetes and worry a lot about it and believe it's amazing. I also don't worry about not taking pradaxa or any other blood thinner ( to prevent strokes and heart attacks) that could be harmful and dangerous, i trust Nattokinase! Healthy Origins brand has the ingredients I want and doesn't what I don't want!
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Reviewer: Phil D., 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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Seven years ago I had a heart catherization completed.I was diagnosed with a 50% blockage of the LAD (The widow maker) Three and one half years ago I had a 64 bit CAT Scan of the Heart, this also revealed a 50% blockage of the LAD. The interesting part is that approx. 6 years ago on the recommendation of my son who incidentally has his PharmD I began a regiment of NattoZyme 100mg 2000FU taking 1 c ... Show Full Comment

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Seven years ago I had a heart catherization completed.I was diagnosed with a 50% blockage of the LAD (The widow maker) Three and one half years ago I had a 64 bit CAT Scan of the Heart, this also revealed a 50% blockage of the LAD. The interesting part is that approx. 6 years ago on the recommendation of my son who incidentally has his PharmD I began a regiment of NattoZyme 100mg 2000FU taking 1 capsule twice daily. now seven years later the blockage has not progressed at all. Strange / Coincidental / Fact. I do not know but it worked for me. i am a believer!
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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Why haven't further studies been done to provide more data for determining effectiveness of this supplement?

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Why haven't further studies been done to provide more data for determining effectiveness of this supplement?
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Reviewer: folk_singer, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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Suffered a brain stem stroke 3/2012. After I slowly got off Pradaxa, a prescription anti-coagulant, I thought I needed something other than low dose aspirin, so I tried Nattokinase. No side effects, but I noticed shaving & bleeding cuts took a few seconds longer to coagulate. I switched to a plant base diet, low dose vitamin K2 & magnesium glycinate. No 2nd stroke nor TIAs to report since ... Show Full Comment

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Suffered a brain stem stroke 3/2012. After I slowly got off Pradaxa, a prescription anti-coagulant, I thought I needed something other than low dose aspirin, so I tried Nattokinase. No side effects, but I noticed shaving & bleeding cuts took a few seconds longer to coagulate. I switched to a plant base diet, low dose vitamin K2 & magnesium glycinate. No 2nd stroke nor TIAs to report since 3/2012.
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