Are Fibrinolytics Key to Preventing Clogged Arteries?

Fibrin, a clotting material that restricts blood flow, is found in your bloodstream and connective tissue such as your muscles.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Lumbrokinase, serrapeptase and nattokinase are proteolytic enzymes that act as natural anticoagulants by breaking down fibrin that forms blood clots

• Fibrinolytic enzymes are antihypertensive, anti-atherosclerotic, lipid-lowering and anti-platelet agents, which also have neuroprotective effects

• Nattokinase at a dose of 10,800 fibrinolytic …