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Does Intake Of Nattokinase Help In Curing Atrial Fibrillation?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Question: I hAVE A-FIB SINCE APRIL 20L5AND MY FRIEND FROM GRADE SCHOOL IS UP ON EVERYTHING AND SHE T0LD ME ABOUT THIS FROM A NEWSLETTER. I AM 79, FEMALE, L02 LBS. I TAKE ZEBA AND XERALTO (,SPELLING?)FOR MY HEART, Norco 5/325 FOR BACK PAIN (SOMETIMES 7/325), STEROID SHOTS(HYDROCORTOZONE THE PAIN CLINIC DR. SAYS). WHAT IS YOUR OPINION FOR MY TAKING NATTOKINEASE.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nattokinase may be tried, but not as an alternative to your medication

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. With atrial fibrillation anticoagulation with xarelto is necessary and lifelong. So your medications needs compliance.

As far as nattokinase is concerned, its a japanese alternative approach and people have been using it as a side kick in heart conditions, it mostly affects blood pressure though. In Atrial fibrillation its role is negligible but yes you can use it or try it once discussing it with your cardio doctor. But it can't be a replacement of the medications you are on.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Does Intake Of Nattokinase Help In Curing Atrial Fibrillation?

Brief Answer: Nattokinase may be tried, but not as an alternative to your medication Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. With atrial fibrillation anticoagulation with xarelto is necessary and lifelong. So your medications needs compliance. As far as nattokinase is concerned, its a japanese alternative approach and people have been using it as a side kick in heart conditions, it mostly affects blood pressure though. In Atrial fibrillation its role is negligible but yes you can use it or try it once discussing it with your cardio doctor. But it can't be a replacement of the medications you are on. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan