Side-by-side comparison of mechanisms, dosing, interactions, and stacking potential.
| Nattokinase | Sulforaphane (Broccoli Seed Extract) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supplements | Supplements |
| Standard Dose | 2000-4000 FU (fibrinolytic units) daily, equivalent to 100-200mg | 10-30mg sulforaphane daily (equivalent to ~100-200mg broccoli seed extract standardized to glucoraphanin + myrosinase) |
| Timing | On empty stomach, between meals or before bed. Morning and evening split dosing for 24-hour fibrinolytic coverage. | On empty stomach or with light meal. Myrosinase enzyme required for conversion from glucoraphanin — ensure supplement contains it or add mustard seed powder. |
| Cycle Duration | ongoing | ongoing |
| Evidence Level | moderate_human | strong_human |
Nattokinase is a fibrinolytic serine protease extracted from natto (fermented soybeans). It directly degrades fibrin (the structural protein of blood clots) through four mechanisms: direct fibrinolysis, enhancement of endogenous tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) production, conversion of prourokinase to urokinase, and degradation of PAI-1 (plasminogen activator inhibitor-1). It also reduces blood viscosity and may inhibit ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme), providing mild antihypertensive effects.
2000-4000 FU (fibrinolytic units) daily, equivalent to 100-200mg
On empty stomach, between meals or before bed. Morning and evening split dosing for 24-hour fibrinolytic coverage.
ongoing
Sulforaphane is the most potent natural activator of the Nrf2-ARE (antioxidant response element) pathway. It modifies Keap1 cysteine residues, releasing Nrf2 to translocate to the nucleus and upregulate >200 cytoprotective genes including NQO1, glutathione S-transferases, heme oxygenase-1, and UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (Phase II detox enzymes). It also inhibits HDAC activity (epigenetic modification), induces Phase II/III xenobiotic metabolism, and suppresses NF-kB inflammatory signaling.
10-30mg sulforaphane daily (equivalent to ~100-200mg broccoli seed extract standardized to glucoraphanin + myrosinase)
On empty stomach or with light meal. Myrosinase enzyme required for conversion from glucoraphanin — ensure supplement contains it or add mustard seed powder.
ongoing
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