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Nattokinase 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cardiovascular Research

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

Nattokinase 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Cardiovascular Research 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 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research

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, a 50 mg dose. Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto (fermented soy).

The capsule also contains microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Nattokinase product and its label doesn't state a use — see Nattokinase's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether nattokinase is effective for any condition. It's been studied for angina, atherosclerosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic fatigue, but the data rates all of them as having insufficient reliable evidence to make a rating.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see what the current research says.

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 well tolerated short-term, but because of its blood-thinning effects, you should be cautious if you have any bleeding risk. Rare cases of bleeding—including brain bleeding—have been reported, especially when combined with other blood thinners.

Some people may also have hypersensitivity reactions to natto or its components; symptoms can include throat and airway swelling within 2 hours of taking it. There isn't enough safety data to recommend nattokinase during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking nattokinase if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, apixaban, aspirin, or clopidogrel)—the combination raises bleeding risk, and a case of brain bleeding has been reported. Also confirm if you take blood pressure medications, since nattokinase might lower your pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Nattokinase is a blood-thinning enzyme that's generally well tolerated short-term, but it can interact with blood thinners and blood pressure medications—so if you take either of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Its effectiveness for heart or other conditions hasn't been clearly established in the evidence we hold.

If you have any bleeding risk or are pregnant or breastfeeding, clear it with your healthcare provider before starting.

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 Aug 23, 2022.

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 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Cardiovascular Research
Barcode (UPC) 696859130670
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2022
DSLD ID 271465
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
696859130670
IngredientAmount% DV
Nattokinase50 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Nattokinase contains the purified enzyme Nattokinase derived from fermented soybean. The ingredients within these capsules are the purest and highest quality available.

General Statements

Ecological Formulas

Formulation

Gluten free, casein free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take one capsule three times a day, preferably before meals, or as directed by a physician.

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Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Nattokinase

Interacts with
289 drugs
50 mg per serving

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, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research 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 50 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 50 mg, from the product label.

Cardiovascular Research

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Name
Cardiovascular Research, LTD.
Street Address
1061-B Shary Circle
City
Concord
State
CA
ZipCode
94518
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research: Common Questions

Does Nattokinase 50 mg by Cardiovascular Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nattokinase 50 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 50 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?
No—talk with your doctor or pharmacist first. There's a documented case of brain bleeding in someone who combined nattokinase with low-dose aspirin. Both have blood-thinning effects, and together they raise your bleeding risk too much without medical oversight.
Can I take nattokinase if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Possibly, but check with your doctor or pharmacist. Some research suggests nattokinase lowers blood pressure on its own, so taking it with blood pressure drugs could push your pressure too low.
Can I take nattokinase while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data isn't established. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the guidance is to avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What is nattokinase?
It's an enzyme from natto, a fermented soy food. In this product you're getting 50 mg per capsule.
Does nattokinase actually work for heart health?
The evidence we hold doesn't clearly establish it. Studies have looked at it for angina, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease, but the data rates all of those as insufficient to make a solid recommendation. Your doctor can discuss what the research actually shows.
Can I have an allergic reaction to nattokinase?
Yes, though it's rare. Some people sensitive to natto can have hypersensitivity reactions, including throat and airway swelling within 2 hours. If you've never eaten natto before, be aware of that risk.

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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.

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