Pleased with my progress
I bought nattokinase because I'd read about the research on blood pressure. I already check mine at home, so I wanted to take a more measured approach than just deciding whether I felt healthier.
Over the last couple of months my average readings have been lower. I've also cut down on salty snacks and started walking after dinner, so I can't tell you what contribution, if any, the supplement has made. I haven't changed any prescribed treatment.
I'm reasonably happy so far. I like the simplicity of taking one capsule, but I'm judging the overall routine over time. One unusually good reading wouldn't convince me, any more than one bad one would mean everything had stopped working.
Check suitability before buying
I take daily aspirin and had assumed this would be fine because it's a supplement. I have been advised against adding it to my routine. I haven't taken the capsules, so this isn't a verdict on whether they work. Just sharing the thing I wish I'd known before ordering. Colin refunded me so no problems with the company.
Too early to tell
Three weeks in. No obvious difference yet. Will update if that changes.
Works
I'm usually the person who forgets a supplement exists until I find it behind the tea bags. This time I've actually kept up with the routine! One capsule, same time each day, job done. The bottle lasts ages and I haven't had any trouble taking them. Really happy with the purchase.
Happy with my purchase
A friend had mentioned nattokinase ages ago and and I'd filed it under another supplement with a complicated name. Then I kept coming across it while reading about heart health as I have consitently had high blood pressure and terrible LDL results.
I was finally convicne to buy these after seeing a dr on youtube talking about the results her patients have been getting using this. I would always rather approach health naturally before going down the meds route. Hopefully my next round of tests shows the same great improvements.
Would buy again
Second bottle. Easy to swallow and I've had no stomach trouble with it. That's not something I can say about every supplement I've tried.
Reasonably priced
Yes, I compared the cost per serving. Yes, there was a spreadsheet involved. No, my wife wasn't remotely surprised.
This worked out reasonably for the strength and quantity I wanted. Whether it earns a permanent place in the cupboard will depend on more than the price, but it passed the shopping part of the exercise.
Noting to report
About six weeks now. I've tolerated it fine, but I haven't noticed the extra energy some people talk about. I bought it mainly because of my interest in circulation, so I wasn't necessarily expecting that anyway. Fairly neutral at this point.
Easy to take
One capsule daily. Easy to keep up.
Pleased after my latest blood tests
Had my follow-up blood work done last week and was really pleased to hear that some of the results had improved compared with my previous appointment. It was a relief after putting proper effort into my routine for the last few months.
I've been taking these during that time, as well as changing my diet and walking regularly. I can't say which change contributed to the blood results, and I'm not treating them as proof that nattokinase caused the improvement. But I'm delighted with the overall progress. The capsules have suited me well and taking them hasn't been a chore. Five stars for my experience with the product so far.
Did not agree with me
Wanted to like this but felt nauseous after taking it on a couple of occasions. I stopped. Can't say for certain it was the cause, but it wasn't worth continuing just to find out. Everyone seems to have a different experience with nattokinase.
Like that its clean
Nearly ordered a different brand before noticing it was a combination product. I wanted nattokinase without a load of other active ingredients mixed in these did the job. Good strength too.
Good value
Lasts a long time with 4000fu in a capsule. I hate ordering something and then realising it's only going to last three weeks. This should keep me going for a while. Pleased with that.
Like the capsule formulation
The delayed-release capsule was what caught my attention. I'd seen that discussed when comparing nattokinase products and wanted to understand the formulation rather than buy whichever bottle had the biggest number on the front.Though these were up there in strength per capsule too.
Obviously, I can't test how a capsule behaves inside me. I'd still want proper supporting information for any absorption claims. But I appreciate being able to see what I'm buying.
My interest is general cardiovascular health. I don't expect to feel an enzyme working, and I wouldn't take the absence of a noticeable sensation as evidence either way. Clear labelling, tolerability and sensible expectations matter more to me than a review saying someone felt transformed by lunchtime.
Clean ingredients and easy to take
Really pleased with these. I wanted clean ingredients and a short list I could actually understand, so I read the details before ordering. I also liked seeing Pureclinica's statement about UK manufacturing and third-party testing. That matters to me when I'm buying something to take regularly.
The capsules have been easy to swallow, there's no unpleasant aftertaste and one a day is manageable. I've tried products with a long list of added extras before and ended up wondering what I was paying for. This feels like a much more straightforward purchase. Happy to give it five stars for the formulation and ease of use.
No unpleasant aftertaste
Was expecting something unpleasant after reading where nattokinase comes from. Nothing like that with these. Easy enough to swallow with water.
Lasts a good while
good quantity and only one a day. much easier than remembering to reorder every month.
Good product, easy to take
I wanted a clearly labelled product that was practical to take. This meets those requirements for me; one capsule a day, 4000FU in each which is really good, and no added junk.
Easy to swallow
Swallow fine. No noticeable aftertaste. Early days.
Simple daily serving
My supplement stack was massive and i'd somehow ended up with about 16 different bottles, all supposedly doing something for wellness. It was getting ridiculous and taking them all made me feel sick for about an hour after.
I reviewed the whole lot with my partner and decided what was actually worth keeping. This is part of the simpler routine I'm trying now. For me, fewer things to remember is a real advantage and Natto is supposed to kcik the s*** out of arterial cloggs.
Great value
good value, easy to take. will reorder.
Still giving these a try
I'd never heard of nattokinase until I started reading other people's experiences of long Covid. When you haven't felt like yourself for months, you end up researching things you couldn't even pronounce the year before.
Some of the stories sounded amazing. Others were not so good. That made me slow down rather than immediately copy somebody's supplement list.
I bought this after discussing what I was considering with my sister-in-law who is a practicing clinician. So far, I can't honestly say I've seen a clear change. There have been better days, but I had better days before starting it too.
I'm writing this because I would have appreciated more reviews that said still figuring it out. It's very easy to read twenty enthusiastic comments and assume you've finally found the answer. I'm hopeful, but I'm keeping notes and trying to stay realistic.
Fits into my daily routine
I'm 69. I still garden, walk the dog and spend a fair amount of time playing with my grandchildren. I'd like to keep doing all three but it is noticibly harder than it was just a few years ago.
I started looking at nattokinase as part of reading more about cardiovascular health and circulation. Nattokinase supplements show promise. I'm taking them with plant sterols from now foods.
I have been taking these for nearly 6 months and while I haven't suddenly acquired the energy of a teenager, nor was that the expectation, I'm still doing my walks and pottering around in my garden. My youngest grandson is walking now and baby sitting has become much more involved, but I am able to keep up with him. Hopefully that conitnues.
The more immediately meaurable side is good: a simple serving and a bottle that doesn't need replacing every five minutes makes them very affordable.
Suitable for vegans
Small thing to some people, but I always check what the capsule is made from. Nice to find a suitable option without having to compromise on that.
Satisfied so far
Good product. Shipping was fast but the postman left it behind a chair on my deck and by the time I found it the package was soaking from the rain. Next time I'll leave a note on the door.
Strongest Natto
Took me longer than I'd like to admit to realise I should be comparing FU and not just the milligrams printed on different bottles. Once I'd worked that out, comparing products became considerably less confusing. Clear strength information was a big part of choosing this one.
Much easier than eating natto
I tried actual natto once. I'm sure it's lovely if you grow up with it, but I couldn't get on with the texture at all. That experience made me curious about nattokinase supplements. I'm aware a capsule isn't nutritionally the same thing as eating the food. Still, this format is considerably more appealing to me than repeating my breakfast experiment. No unpleasant taste from these, thankfully. good value for money and delivery was suprisingly fast. I ordered on Friday and they arrived Satruday morning.
A good product.
Natto kinase has helped to improve breathing during exercise. We use it in combination with selen.
Improving cold hands
Circulation was my reason for trying it. My hands always seem to be cold, even when everyone else is comfortable. Have in the past week began to notice a change, which is a big relief for me as I am sick of living that way. The capsules themselves have been straightforward to take and are dosed with a really good dose so I only take one in the morning and that's it for the day.
Read reviews
Started with one thread. Somehow ended up reading about enzymes at 1am.
The hardest part is that people sound equally certain when they're saying completely opposite things. Bought these after stepping away from the more dramatic claims and checking whether it was suitable for me. Nothing life-changing to report.
Very happy, would recommend
Bought one bottle to try and have been very happy with it. I sometimes struggle with capsules but these go down fine with a drink of water. No nasty taste afterwards either. My main reason for choosing them was the clearly stated strength, and I appreciate that I don't have to take several capsules for the labelled daily serving. Would buy again.
Happy
Turning 60 and having my brother develop heart problems within the same year made me look properly at my own habits. Too much sitting, too many convenience meals, the usual things you tell yourself you'll sort out eventually.
Nattokinase came up while I was reading about circulation. I discussed it with my pharmacist before adding it because I didn't want to assume that something sold as a supplement was automatically suitable.
I've been taking these alongside making some fairly overdue changes. Walking most days, cooking more, actually attending my check-ups. I can't give you a dramatic before-and-after story about the capsules. What I can say is that the routine is manageable, there the strongest I could find from a brand I trust and the bottle lasts a decent length of time. That's important when you're trying to do something consistently rather than enthusiastically for a fortnight.
Does the job for me
No fuss, which is what I wanted.
