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I Stopped Using Nattokinase. Here’s Why.

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Nattokinase is one of the most hyped supplements in cardiovascular health — claimed to lower blood pressure, shrink arterial plaque by 36%, and drop LDL cholesterol without a statin. I put a patient on it. Then I looked closer at the data. Now I've stopped. In this video, I break down what the evidence actually shows: ✅ Blood pressure: Real, but modest. A 2023 meta-analysis of 6 RCTs found just 3.45 mmHg systolic reduction — roughly half the effect of a low-dose ACE inhibitor. ❌ Plaque reduction: The headline 36% plaque reduction comes from a single retrospective chart review (Chen 2022) with no control group, no randomization, co-administered confounders, and 5 of 10 authors employed by the supplement manufacturer. Meanwhile, the rigorous double-blind NAPS trial (Hodis 2021, n=265) found zero effect on carotid plaque. ❌ Lipid lowering: In randomized trials (Yang 2009, Hsia 2009), nattokinase alone doesn't move lipids. The signal only appears in non-randomized studies — often confounded by red yeast rice, which contains monacolin K (chemically identical to lovastatin). 📉 The case study: I put "Susan" on high-dose nattokinase for a year. Her arterial age went from 64 to 73. We stopped. The lesson: Test. Don't guess. Never start a supplement without a plan to stop it if the numbers don't move. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Why I stopped using nattokinase 0:21 Meet Susan 1:46 What nattokinase actually is 2:14 How nattokinase works 5:00 Does it survive digestion? 6:14 The real signal: blood pressure 8:34 The plaque-regression claim 9:59 Problems with the 2022 study 13:09 The 2017 plaque study 14:50 The 36% plaque reduction problem 16:30 Does it lower ApoB or LDL? 19:31 Why plaque ultrasound is tricky 22:56 Safety and bleeding concerns 25:57 What’s actually in the bottle? 27:24 The NAPS trial 28:48 Was the dose too low? 30:29 Susan’s one-year follow-up 32:51 What if you take it anyway? 33:42 Final take: test, don’t guess ⚠️ This video is for education only and is not personal medical advice. Please talk with your own physician before starting or stopping any supplement or medication — especially if you take aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, or any other blood thinner. — PRODUCT POTENCY TESTING — Natural Informant (Danny Curtin). "Nattokinase: We Tested Them All… Which Products Can You Trust?" https://youtu.be/K1l_g6-vdC4?si=h4oOnGEw_Vvh51cx Sign up for more information on my own practice here: https://corsighthealth.com/ High Quality 3rd-party tested supplements at Fullscript (10% discount): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/ljohnstonmd/store-start Other tools for optimal health (note these are affiliate links): Home BP Cuff: https://amzn.to/49Cq7rh Sonicare Toothbrush: https://amzn.to/3KllfMS WaterPik: https://amzn.to/4894Xi8 Apple Watch with sleep & HR monitoring: https://amzn.to/3XaUn5d Oura Ring with sleep, cycle, and recovery monitoring: https://amzn.to/4riyhLS Intake Breathing Nasal Support: https://amzn.to/48dfQQ1 Personal Blender: https://amzn.to/4pyNGGl True Nutrition Protein: https://oken.do/q2xzqeqw Glass Meal Prep Containers: https://amzn.to/4ocEPJ2 Sleep Mask: https://amzn.to/48fSJV5 Air Purifier: https://amzn.to/4puzTQZ ___________________________ 🧬 About Dr. Lily Johnston Dr. Johnston is a double board-certified vascular and general surgeon in San Diego, specializing in metabolic and cardiovascular prevention. She’s the founder of CorSight Health and a passionate advocate for reimagining how medicine approaches chronic disease. #MetabolicHealth #CardiovascularPrevention #HeartHealth #Longevity #InsulinResistance #DrLilyJohnston #DrLily #WomenInMedicine #Surgeon #VascularSurgeon #PreventiveMedicine #PADPrevention #HeartAttackRisks #HealthPortfolio #California #SanDiego #Arizona #Virginia #Minnesota

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