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Nattokinase 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DC

Softgel 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 DC 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 DC

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, an enzyme derived from fermented soybean (natto). The 50 mg dose is suspended in a softgel with soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and natural caramel color 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 nattokinase's effectiveness for any of its common uses — angina, atherosclerosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence. That means the clinical data isn't solid enough yet to say whether it works.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor about whether the current research is compelling enough for your situation.

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 in short-term use, but its blood-thinning effects mean caution if you have any bleeding risk — including conditions or medications that already raise that risk. Rare reports of bleeding have been documented with oral use, including the case of brain hemorrhage mentioned earlier.

Because not enough safety data exists in pregnancy, the safety data advises against it during pregnancy. Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided then too — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and wondering whether to take it.

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 nattokinase, check your blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel) and blood pressure medications with your pharmacist — both carry Moderate risk of increased bleeding or low blood pressure respectively. Altogether, 289 individual medications are affected across these categories.

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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 may appeal to you if you're interested in cardiovascular support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. The real concern is its interaction with blood pressure medications and especially blood thinners like aspirin and warfarin — that's a conversation you need to have with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

If you have any bleeding risk or take any medications for your heart or blood pressure, check first.

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 Apr 11, 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 DC
Barcode (UPC) 052301827305
Net contents 30 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 265914
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nattokinase 50 mg by DC, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
052301827305
IngredientAmount% DV
Nattokinase50 mg--

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, natural Caramel color

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal.

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Contains soy ingredients.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Gluten free

Nutritionally supports healthy cardiovascular function and a healthy circulatory system

Made in USA

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Nattokinase 50 mg by DC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nattokinase 50 mg by DC

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Nattokinase

Interacts with
289 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Soy

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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Natural Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nattokinase 50 mg by DC 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.

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Rd.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Nattokinase 50 mg by DC: Common Questions

Does Nattokinase 50 mg by DC 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?
Not without checking first. There's a documented case of brain bleeding in someone who combined nattokinase with low-dose aspirin, so this is a Moderate-severity interaction you need to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it together.
Can I take nattokinase if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it. Not enough safety information exists for pregnancy, so it's best avoided until you've talked with your doctor.
Can I take nattokinase if I'm breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided. If you're nursing and interested in taking it, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
Does nattokinase actually work?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish it yet. Uses like angina, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease all carry insufficient reliable evidence ratings in our data, so we can't say whether it works for those purposes.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Most people tolerate it in short-term use, but rare bleeding (including serious bleeding in the brain) has been reported. Additionally, if you're sensitive to natto or its components, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis are possible — symptoms can show up within 2 hours of taking it.
What's in the softgel besides nattokinase?
Soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and natural caramel color — all inactive ingredients. If you're allergic to soy or gelatin, check the label or ask your pharmacist.

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Nattokinase 50 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.

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