I have been taking Nattokinase from the health food store for a few months now. It does seem to help Has anyone else had any experience with this. It is a natural product that doesn't seem as invasive as Neurotin.

Isn't that a natural blood thinner product?

Yes, it is a natural blood thinner. One of the problems with Neuropathy is the lack of blood flow which impairs the function of the nerves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nattokinase

If this is working for you, as a blood thinner...I'd make sure you have testing for MGUS... Thick blood is a sign of potential cancers of the blood system. I think it should be diagnosed and watched.

Blood thinning runs some risks. We've seen in studies recently that one small baby aspirin 81mg can cause small brain bleeds in those taking it for cardiac protection. Up to 70% of people studied showed this alarming side effect.

If you suspect you have "poor" circulation", it might be a good idea to look at this method:
http://www.drignarro.com/

Also agents that reduce endothelial inflammation, which is small inflammatory changes in blood vessels' linings, may help. Bioavailable curcumin has a study showing benefit for this.
Also reducing homocysteine if elevated helps too.

There are only a few forms of curcumin that are readily absorbed. So choosing carefully, improves response.

Simply restoring magnesium to the body, if you are not eating magnesium rich foods, will improve blood flow as well.

Drugs that constrict blood vessels, can lead to poor circulation.
Cymbalta and Effexor are in that category, along with caffeine, and other stimulants. Hypothyroidism leads to cold extremities as well.

I forgot to mention that when I was watching Dr Oz a couple of days ago, he was listing important things we should do that Asians do. The number one thing was to take Nattokinase for heart health. I did research it before I started taking it.

Here is some interesting medical reading:

http://hearthawk.blogspot.com/2010/0...revisited.html

According to this, it really is not terrific as a blood thinner. Very little evidence.

But if it works for you, that is good for you. Whether it will work for others remains to be seen, I guess.

I tend to go with the flow, with antioxidants, and curcumin. That is what works for me.