Why Nattokinase is Used in Our Spike Formula
To this end, Dr. McCullough, Chief Scientific Officer, formulated a specific blend of natural compounds and herbs to combat the damaging effects of both COVID-19 and vaccine gene therapy. One of the most important ingredients is nattokinase. Found in fermented soybeans, many cultures have consumed this food for centuries. Nattokinase has the unique ability to break down fibrin and promotes the body’s natural clot-dissolving enzymes.
The Role of Spike Protein in Clot Formation
Spike protein attaches to fibrin, an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the clotting of blood. Once spike protein has attached to fibrin, it creates an inflammatory response, which in turn creates blood clots. Nattokinase (along with bromelain, another ingredient in the spike formula) dissolves and degrades spike protein. In addition, it degrades fibrin, which helps prevent clots from forming. (1)
Why Not Use Blood Thinners Like Warfarin?
Warfarin
Initially marketed as a rodenticide in 1952 and as an anticoagulant in 1954, warfarin quickly became a popular anticoagulant, saving many lives post-heart attacks. Warfarin works by decreasing the production of vitamin K–dependent clotting factors (Vitamin K is a known clotting agent). In addition, like nattokinase, warfarin promotes clot breakdown by promoting the body’s natural clot-dissolving enzymes and degradation of fibrin.
One of the major drawbacks of using warfarin to degrade fibrin is that it also interferes with vitamin K clotting factors. Regular blood tests are required to adjust the dosage, and diet must be monitored since leafy greens naturally contain vitamin K. Warfarin also interacts with many medications and must be monitored closely. (2)
Plants as Natural Blood Thinners
Aloe, feverfew, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and white willow have similar mechanisms of action when used as blood thinners. All inhibit platelet aggregation. Platelets are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. These plants have powerful blood-thinning abilities on their own merit, but they do not focus on dissolving fibrin, the main component of clots. (3)
Aspirin
The active ingredient in aspirin is salicin, a natural compound found in plants like willow and myrtle. Its use dates to over 3,500 years ago when it was used as a fever reducer and pain reliever. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation. Just like plants (from which aspirin is derived), the main mechanism of action is inhibiting platelet aggregation. (4)
Uncompromising Standards
As we enter this post-COVID world, and many are seeking answers to their health conditions, we will always strive to bring you the highest quality supplements available. Remember, you are not in this alone. We are there for you.
Explore our spike products here:
Spike detox: https://www.twc.health/products/ultimate-spike-detox
Spike original: https://www.twc.health/products/long-haul-formula
Kids spike gummies: https://www.twc.health/products/kids-naturals-spike-support-gummies
Citations
- Elbakry, M. M. M., Mansour, S. Z., Helal, H., & Ahmed, E. S. A. (2024). Nattokinase attenuates bisphenol A or gamma irradiation-mediated hepatic and neural toxicity by activation of Nrf2 and suppression of inflammatory mediators in rats. Scientific Reports, 14, Article 9550699. https://doi.org/10.1186/PMC9550699
- StatPearls Publishing. (2023). Warfarin. In StatPearls [Internet]. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470313/
- Abebe W. Review of herbal medications with the potential to cause bleeding: dental implications, and risk prediction and prevention avenues. EPMA J. 2019 Jan 8;10(1):51-64. doi: 10.1007/s13167-018-0158-2. PMID: 30984314; PMCID: PMC6459456.
- MedlinePlus. (n.d.). Blood thinners. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://medlineplus.gov/bloodthinners.html
Written By Brooke Lounsbury
