How Excess Proteins Affect Your Brain

Rather than clearing, proteins sometimes accumulate in the brain. When these proteins clump together (toxic clumping), they trigger inflammation, disrupt neuron communication, and kill brain cells. The physical disruption of communication between neurons leads to slower thinking, memory loss and confusion.

When the brain encounters these abnormal proteins, it responds (correctly) by activating immune cells. If the proteins are not cleared, the chronic inflammation damages healthy neurons, and over time, this leads to progressive degeneration. As the neurons die, the brain regions shrink and the functions tied to those regions begins to decline.

What Can Be Done?

Nattokinase can help. This cheese-like food has been eaten as a breakfast dish in Asia for over 1,000 years, and it has long been known for its cardiovascular benefits, but nattokinase (sometimes called natto) also is known to thin the blood by dissolving clots and excess proteins.

Clinical research backs the benefits of nattokinase, showing its very strong fibrinolytic (anti-clotting), anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning qualities. It is comparative to aspirin without the dangerous side effects.  Additionally, nattokinase has been shown effective in destroying the toxic amyloid matter associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nattokinase works so effectively because it not only dissolves existing blood clots and fibrin, but also enhances the body’s production of proteins that break down clots (called fibrolytic agents), namely plasmin and urokinase.  Researchers have shown that nattokinase is 4 times as potent as plasmin and is significantly better than any prescription medication. It works for longer periods of time without any of the dangerous side effects associated with prescription meds like warfarin (Coumadin).  Discuss this with your physician, and if you are already taking blood thinners or blood pressure medication, please also discuss use of natto with your physician prior to taking the supplement.

In the context of COVID-19, nattokinase has shown promise in degrading the spike protein associated with the virus, offering a potential way to mitigate its effects. This discovery aligns with the ongoing need to address the adverse effects associated with COVID and the COVID-19 vaccine, positioning nattokinase as a valuable tool to address these challenges.

The Legacy and Future of Nattokinase

With centuries of use in Japanese natural medicine, modern recognition of the health benefits of nattokinase is a significant milestone. Health professionals are taking notice, and you can, too. For those interested in learning more about the adverse effects of residual foreign proteins on health, check out my Foreign Proteins course at Learning4You.

Overall, nattokinase represents a natural, effective solution for managing excess proteins in the body.