Fohow Xueqingfu Capsules with Nattokinase - 120 capsules

Food supplement for vascular well-being

Natto is a traditional soy food eaten in Japan for more than 1,000 years. It is made by fermenting cooked soybeans with a particular strain of Bacillus subtilis var. natto. During fermentation the bacteria multiply and produce the enzyme nattokinase, with which natto's properties are associated. Nattokinase was once obtained from natto extract; today it is produced using non-GM Bacillus subtilis var. natto grown on non-GM soy. It has been observed that people in Japan who eat natto regularly tend to have healthy cardiovascular systems, and that their blood maintains normal viscosity into later life. Natto is associated with high fibrinolytic activity in research — that is, an ability to act on strands of fibrin, the protein associated with blood viscosity. With nattokinase this fibrinolytic activity is associated — an ability to act on fibrin, the protein linked to blood viscosity.

Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract. Grape seed extract is one of the richest sources of natural bioflavonoids (such as proanthocyanidins and catechins), essential fatty acids and vitamins. This balanced complex supports the body as a whole, and the cardiovascular and circulatory systems in particular, and supports the structure of hair and nails, supports the cells' capacity to renew, helps maintain moisture in the epidermis and the deeper skin structures, helps preserve hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for hydration and suppleness in the skin layers. Bioflavonoids have vitamin-P-like, renewing activity, help maintain the condition of the skin and tissues, and help neutralise the action of free radicals. The polyunsaturated fatty acids in grape seed support lipid metabolism and the barrier function of the epidermis. They help maintain the collagen fibres that make up the main material of joints, bones and connective tissue. Collagen is the body's most abundant protein: it accounts for a third of all body protein, 80% of which is in the skin. Collagen content declines gradually over the years, particularly in skin cells, and the collagen layer becomes less able to hold moisture, so the skin becomes dry. Polyphenols support the body's natural clearing processes; they support the suppleness and tone of the blood vessels. Grape seed proanthocyanidins are recognised as among the most effective of the known natural antioxidants — roughly 50 times more active than vitamin E and 20 times more than vitamin C. They support the firmness and suppleness of the blood vessels, and support normal blood flow. Quercetin is widely studied for its antioxidant properties, contributes to the normal activity of the immune system . Grape seed extract also has the property of supporting the body's natural clearing processes.

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is a vine that grows in the mountain forests of China. Its main active substances are saponins — natural organic compounds (glycosides) that take part in hormone synthesis. After extensive study, including in China, jiaogulan is traditionally used to support general well-being and during periods of stress. It acts on lipid metabolism and is traditionally used in weight management.