Product Overview
Nattokinase is an enzyme produced during the fermentation of soybeans by Bacillus subtilis var. natto, the same bacterial strain used to make natto, a traditional fermented soy food eaten in Japan for centuries. During fermentation, the bacteria produce nattokinase as a natural byproduct, and manufacturers extract and purify this enzyme from the fermentation process for use in dietary supplements, standardizing it by fibrinolytic activity (commonly measured in fibrinolytic units, or FU) to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
Nattokinase belongs to a class of enzymes studied for their role in the body's natural fibrinolytic (clot-breakdown) processes, and it has become one of the more widely recognized enzyme ingredients in the cardiovascular and circulatory support category, valued for its standardized potency and traditional fermented-food origin.*
Key Considerations for Nattokinase
- Standardized by fibrinolytic activity (FU) for consistent potency between batches
- Derived from Bacillus subtilis fermentation of soybeans, the traditional natto process
- Encapsulated typically in delayed-release or enteric-coated capsules to protect enzyme activity through the stomach
- Positioned within cardiovascular and circulatory support product lines
- Sourced with documentation on soy origin given potential soy allergen considerations
Private label brands request nattokinase for heart health and circulatory support capsule lines, where standardized FU potency is a key label and formulation consideration. Because enzyme activity can be affected by stomach acid, we advise brands on capsule coating options intended to help protect nattokinase through digestion, and we document soy sourcing for allergen labeling purposes.
Health Genesis Corporation encapsulates Nattokinase at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. As a family-owned manufacturer with more than 25 years of enzyme formulation experience, we offer private label brands low minimum order quantities and in-house label design.
What does the FU rating on nattokinase mean?
FU stands for fibrinolytic units, the standard measurement used to express nattokinase's enzymatic activity level, and standardizing to a specific FU count helps ensure consistent potency from batch to batch.
Is Nattokinase derived from soy, and does that need to be on the label?
Yes, nattokinase is produced through Bacillus subtilis fermentation of soybeans, so soy-related allergen labeling should be addressed on the finished product, and we provide sourcing documentation to support that.
Why is Nattokinase often sold in delayed-release or coated capsules?
A delayed-release or enteric coating is commonly used with nattokinase because it can help protect the enzyme's activity as it passes through stomach acid before reaching the intestines.
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.
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