Nattokinase” is active in the bloodstream during sleep…The best way to eat “Natto

Natto Habit at Night” is Effective for Rejuvenation

Natto is so nutritious that it has been called Japan’s “superfood,” and it is one of our most familiar healthy foods. There is a “better way” to eat natto that is beneficial to the health of middle-aged people.

Natto is often thought of as a breakfast staple, but in fact, it is better to eat it at night rather than in the morning,” he said.

Erika Shinohara, a registered dietitian, told us about the best time of day to eat natto.

The reason why it is better to eat natto at night than in the morning is because of its preventive effect on arteriosclerosis, which increases after people reach their 40s. Arteriosclerosis is a condition in which blood vessels become stiff and brittle due to aging.

When we are young, blood vessels are elastic and supple, but due to aging and dietary habits, the elasticity of blood vessels is lost without being noticed. As a result, the blood becomes sluggish, and blood clots (blood clots) tend to form in the blood. If a blood clot is trapped in the brain, it can lead to a cerebral infarction, and if trapped in the heart, it can lead to a myocardial infarction, which can result in death.

If unbalanced dietary habits continue, the risk of cerebral or myocardial infarction due to arteriosclerosis increases even in one’s 40s or 50s, and it is a disease that is by no means a stranger to one’s family. People who are told in health checkups that their cholesterol levels are high need to be careful. Your blood tends to become sluggish, and you may be considered to have arteriosclerosis in your bloodstream.

The key to preventing arteriosclerosis is nattokinase, an ingredient unique to natto.

Natto is made by fermenting steamed soybeans with bacillus natto. Nattokinase is a component produced during the fermentation process of the natto bacillus. As the name “Natto” suggests, it is a special enzyme found only in natto, and is one of the components of the sticky substance.

One of the most outstanding functions of Nattokinase is its ability to dissolve blood clots and make the blood thinner.

Blood clots are more likely to form at night while sleeping than during the day. Therefore, by eating natto for dinner, Nattokinase plays an active role in the blood.

He said, “During sleep, water is in short supply, and blood becomes sluggish at dawn. If there is Nattokinase in the blood at that time, it dissolves clots and keeps the blood smooth.

It takes several hours for it to be absorbed into the body, so the best time to eat it is at dinnertime. It is not recommended to eat it right before bed. Digestion and absorption will keep the gastrointestinal tract working during sleep, which may worsen the quality of sleep.

Nattokinase also prevents high blood pressure by thinning the blood and lowering cholesterol levels.”