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Nattokinase Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Mental Refreshment

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Nattokinase against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Nattokinase is a dietary supplement by Mental Refreshment 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment

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 natto (fermented soybeans). It's included for potential effects on blood flow and cardiovascular health.

The capsule also contains gelatin and rice powder as inactive ingredients.

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 cardiovascular health and healthy circulation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), Venous insufficiency — and 2 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 for nattokinase isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for angina, atherosclerosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or chronic fatigue syndrome — the conditions it's marketed for.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research we hold doesn't yet support a clear claim.

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 its blood-thinning effect means you need to be cautious if you have any bleeding risk — whether that's a medical condition, recent surgery, or blood-thinning medications. Rare reports of bleeding, including serious brain bleeding, have occurred when combined with aspirin.

Additionally, if you're sensitive to natto (fermented soybeans), you could have a hypersensitivity reaction ranging from throat swelling to anaphylaxis — symptoms typically show up within 2 hours of taking it. There isn't enough safety data to use this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.

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 Mental Refreshment, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, dabigatran, or aspirin) — nattokinase increases bleeding risk. Also flag any blood pressure medications you're on, since nattokinase may lower blood 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.

If you're considering nattokinase for heart or blood vessel health, know that the evidence for it isn't established yet. More importantly, if you take any blood pressure medication or blood thinner — or have a history of bleeding — you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

The same goes if you have a known sensitivity to natto or fermented soybeans.

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 May 22, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Mental Refreshment
Barcode (UPC) 713807375171
Net contents 200 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 247690
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment, 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
200
UPC/BARCODE
713807375171
IngredientAmount% DV
Nattokinase200 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice powder

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Label statements
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General Statements

Premium Brand / Optimum Results

We have assayed & fully guarantee the quality & potency of this product.

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Formulation

Supports Cardiovascular Health Supports Healthy Circulation Promotes Healthy Blood Pressure

Contains No: Artificial coloring, artificial flavor, preservatives, yeast, corn, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, salt, sodium, soy, sugar, gluten, starch or wheat.

Made in the USA Guaranteed Laboratory Tested Quality

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in a FDA Registered facility that conforms to GMP standards GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Consistent Quality

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule with a meal or a glass of water.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use this product if you are taking anticoagulant blood thinning medications or have any condition associated with bleeding.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment label

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Nattokinase label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment

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 container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Nattokinase

Interacts with
289 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Fibrinase

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: Gelatin, Rice powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment Drug Interactions

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289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Nattokinase interact with 289 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Nattokinase interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Nattokinase

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Nattokinase 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
Nattokinase full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Mental Refreshment

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Name
Mental Refreshment Nutrition
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Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment: Common Questions

Does Nattokinase by Mental Refreshment interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nattokinase 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 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 this if I'm on aspirin?
No, not without checking first. There's a documented case of serious brain bleeding when nattokinase was added to aspirin therapy. Talk with your doctor before combining them.
What is nattokinase and where does it come from?
It's an enzyme from natto, which is fermented soybeans. The enzyme is thought to affect blood flow, though the evidence for its health benefits isn't yet established.
Can I take this while pregnant or nursing?
No. There isn't enough safety data for pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid it and talk with your doctor about safer options.
What side effects might I notice?
Bleeding is the main risk — especially if you're on blood thinners or aspirin. If you're allergic to natto or fermented soybeans, you could have a reaction (throat swelling, difficulty breathing) within 2 hours of taking it.
Does this actually work for heart health?
We don't have reliable evidence supporting nattokinase for angina, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, or chronic fatigue. That's why it's important to discuss its role with your doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Nattokinase’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Nattokinase

Interacts with 289 drugs

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 benefits for blood pressure and circulatio...

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Sources & How We Checked

Nattokinase'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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