As this enzyme has been used for over 1000 years and is firmly supported by scientific studies for its many health benefits. The following list offers some health benefits of supplementing with Nattokinase, as well some of the exciting research being done on Nattokinase, and its applications to human health and disease prevention/management: 1. It has been shown to stabilize and assist the gastrointestinal tract. 2. May help to normalize blood pressure 3. Aids in preventing blood clots from forming and aids in the natural dissolution of existing clots 4. Successfully dissolves fibrin and enhances the system’s natural ability to keep blood vessels clean 5. Increases the body’s natural production of plasmin as well as other important blood clot dissolving components, such as urokinase 6. May aid in the prevention of angina, stroke, varicose veins, muscle spasms and pain. 7. May help prevent heart attack and stroke–Studies have shown that Nattokinase helps break up and dissolve blood clots. In fact, research confirms that it holds four times more fibrinolytic activity than plasmin, the body’s natural anti-clotting agent.