When it comes to cardiovascular health, few supplements have sparked as much public interest — or confusion — as nattokinase.

In the late 1980s, researchers isolated an enzyme in natto they believed to be responsible for many of its health benefits. The enzyme, dubbed nattokinase, was shown to break down fibrous materials, ...

Cardiovascular diseases are still the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the main reasons for this is dyslipidemia: Abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, which gradually lead to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "In theory, this could help lower the risk of heart disease and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis),” Yawitz says. “Today, ...