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Nattokinase 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Natural Factors

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Nattokinase 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Natural Factors with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulatory health, blood clot prevention, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 289 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Nattokinase. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: nattokinase 100 mg, an enzyme derived from fermented soybeans (natto). Nattokinase is traditionally used to support heart and circulation health.

The capsule also contains microcrystalline cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients to form and stabilize the supplement.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Nattokinase's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports circulatory health and healthy blood clotting.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), Venous insufficiency — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Nattokinase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Atherosclerosis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Nattokinase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and more.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that nattokinase reliably works for any condition — we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for angina, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, or chronic fatigue syndrome. That doesn't mean it's ineffective, only that the data supporting it isn't yet solid enough for us to say it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Nattokinase is generally tolerated short-term, but its blood-thinning effect means you should be cautious if you have any bleeding risk. Rare reports of bleeding, including a serious case of brain hemorrhage, have been reported — especially when combined with blood thinners.

Additionally, some people are sensitive to natto and can have allergic reactions ranging from mild throat symptoms to anaphylaxis; if you're allergic to natto or soy, this product is not for you. There isn't enough safety data to know whether nattokinase is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in both cases.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding and considering this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Nattokinase.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 289 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel) — there's a moderate risk of increased bleeding, and a serious case of brain hemorrhage has been reported. Also confirm if you take any blood pressure medications, as nattokinase might lower your pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Nattokinase may appeal to you if you're looking to support circulation and heart health, but the evidence we hold isn't strong enough yet to confirm it works. If you take blood pressure medication or blood thinners of any kind — including aspirin — this product is not something to start on your own.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's safe for your medications and health situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Nattokinase 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Natural Factors
Barcode (UPC) 068958017259
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2017
DSLD ID 75194
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
068958017259
IngredientAmount% DV
Nattokinase100 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

isura Non-GMO - Mass spec Documentation - Lab tested

Purity & potency guaranteed

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: 1 capsule 1-2 times per day after a meal or as directed by a health professional.

Precautions

Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication (including those which interfere with blood coagulation [e.g. warfarin] or platelet function), or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.

Contains soy.

Do not take at least 2 weeks before or after surgery.

Formula

Nattokinase from Natural Factors is a unique whole natto concentrate from fermented non-GMO soy beans in a highly stable form ensuring optimal activity.

Whole natto concentrate

Contains soy.

General Statements

Supports circulatory health and already healthy levels of blood clotting factors within the normal range.

Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada.

Product of Canada Recyclable container and label.

2000 FU activity Healthy circulatory system

FU (fibrinolytic units).

Formulation

Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.

Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Storage

For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, ore prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

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Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Nattokinase

Interacts with
289 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Natto Concentrate

Nattokinase is an enzyme from the fermented soybean food natto that may have mild blood-thinning and blood-flow effects. Some small studies hint at be...

Nattokinase monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors Drug Interactions

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289Drugs
289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Nattokinase 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Nattokinase2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Nattokinase might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Nattokinase has thrombolytic and anticoagulant effects. There is a case report of intracranial hemorrhage in a patient who added nattokinase to aspirin therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, nattokinase might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research suggests that nattokinase may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Nattokinase 100 mg, from the product label.

Natural Factors

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Name
Natural Factors Canada
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors: Common Questions

Does Nattokinase 100 mg by Natural Factors interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nattokinase 100 mg has a known interaction with 289 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Nattokinase 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take nattokinase if I'm on aspirin?
Not without talking to your doctor first. There's a documented case of someone who had serious brain bleeding after adding nattokinase to low-dose aspirin. Your doctor needs to weigh the risks for your specific situation.
What is nattokinase?
It's an enzyme that comes from natto, a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. Nattokinase has blood-thinning properties and is used in supplements aimed at heart and circulation support.
Does this product work for heart disease or high cholesterol?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to confirm it works for those conditions. That's not to say it won't help, only that the data supporting it isn't solid enough for us to say it does.
Can I take nattokinase while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation.
What if I'm allergic to soy or natto?
You should not take this product. Allergic reactions to natto can range from throat swelling to anaphylaxis, a serious whole-body reaction. If you have a soy allergy, check with your pharmacist first.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. The main concern is bleeding — rare reports exist, including one serious case of brain bleeding. Allergic reactions (throat swelling, anaphylaxis) can occur in people sensitive to natto.

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Nattokinase 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Nattokinase 9 references
  1. Suzuki Y, Kondo K, Matsumoto Y, et al. Dietary supplementation of fermented soybean, natto, suppresses intimal thickening and modulates the lysis of mural thrombi after endothelial injury in rat femoral artery. Life Sci 2003;73:1289-98.. PubMed
  2. Sumi H, Hamada H, Nakanishi K, Hiratani H. Enchancement of fibrinolytic activity in plasma by oral administration of nattokinase. Acta Haematol 1990;84:139-43.
  3. Chang, Y. Y., Liu, J. S., Lai, S. L., Wu, H. S., and Lan, M. Y. Cerebellar hemorrhage provoked by combined use of nattokinase and aspirin in a patient with cerebral microbleeds. Intern Med 2008;47(5):467-469. PubMed
  4. Kim, J. Y., Gum, S. N., Paik, J. K., Lim, H. H., Kim, K. C., Ogasawara, K., Inoue, K., Park, S., Jang, Y., and Lee, J. H. Effects of nattokinase on blood pressure: a randomized, controlled trial. Hypertens.Res 2008;31(8):1583-1588. PubMed
  5. <p>Maruyama M, Sumi H (eds): Effect of natto diet on blood pressure, in Basic and Clinical Aspects of Japanese Traditional Food Natto II. Japan Technology Transfer Association (JTTAS), 1998, pp 1–3.</p>
  6. Kurosawa Y, Nirengi S, Homma T, et al. A single-dose of oral nattokinase potentiates thrombolysis and anti-coagulation profiles. Sci Rep 2015;5:11601. PubMed
  7. Ramachandran L, Aqeel A, Jafri A, Sidhu Y, Mohamed Djirdeh T. Nattokinase-associated hemoperitoneum in an elderly woman. Cureus 2021;13(12):e20074. PubMed
  8. Awatani-Yoshidome K, Hashimoto T, Satoh T. Anaphylaxis from nattokinase in a patient with fermented soybean (natto) allergy. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):153-4. PubMed
  9. Suzuki K, Nakamura M, Sato N, Futamura K, Matsunaga K, Yagami A. Nattokinase, a subtilisin family serine protease, is a novel allergen contained in the traditional Japanese fermented food natto. Allergol Int 2022.

See these in context on the Nattokinase monograph →

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