Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluates Nattokinase Supplementation Effects on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the cardiovascular efficacy of nattokinase supplementation by analyzing randomized controlled trials from four electronic databases. Nattokinase, a fibrinolytic enzyme derived from fermented soybeans, has shown potential cardiovascular benefits, but clinical evidence has been inconsistent. The study systematically synthesizes existing RCT data to assess nattokinase's effects on cardiovascular risk factors.

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As a fibrinolytic enzyme from fermented soybean, nattokinase has been shown to be potentially beneficial for cardiovascular health

current clinical evidences regarding the nattokinase supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors are various

This study aims to evaluate the cardiovascular efficacy of nattokinase

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As a fibrinolytic enzyme from fermented soybean, nattokinase has been shown to be potentially beneficial for cardiovascular health, but current clinical evidences regarding the nattokinase supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors are various. ...

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