According to a patient survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2008, the number of thrombosis patients by age group was 3,900 people for those aged 15 – 34 years old, while the number increased dramatically to 150,800 people for those aged 35 – 64 years old and 820,100 people for those aged 65 years old and older.

The Association has placed the following newspaper ad manuscript in The Mainichi to promote thrombosis prevention and to educate people about the usefulness of Nattokinase, such as “removal of vitamin K2 that promotes blood clotting” and “500 times concentration of thrombolytic ability of natto (*)”.

*Values when comparing thrombolytic activity (FU) on a weight basis. A 50g serving of highly active natto (about 1 pack) contains approximately 2000 FU, while the weight required for a Nattokinase ingredient to achieve 2000 FU activity is 0.1g, equivalent to 1/500th of natto.