A traditional small-bean ferment similar to our Original
Our 100% Organic soybeans give a pleasantly different flavor and the added comfort of USDA Organic certification.
Rich flavor with a lighter coffee note and a hint of salad greens.
Our 8 oz glass jars preserve flavor and freshness, and hold around five Japanese servings.
Vegan, Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-free, certified kosher by Orthodox Union.
Why is Natto so Good for Bone Health?
Vitamin K2 appears to be at the heart of natto’s impact on bone biology. Natto is the most concentrated food source of Vitamin K2 (MK-7) which functions to help build and maintain bone mass.
No other food even comes close to natto in levels of this bacterially derived micronutrient! Vitamin K2 found naturally in natto is almost exclusively the MK-7 long-chain isoform, which may be most beneficial for bone health. For more background info, see our previous post on K2, with information on Vitamin K2 benefits and foods with Vitamin K2.
K2: the Missing Micronutrient for Bone & Cardiovascular Health
Still underappreciated even in the medical community, recent science has shown that Vitamin K2 helps us to move calcium within the body, getting it out of our bloodstream, where we don’t want it to accumulate, and into our bones, where we really do want calcium to go.
Please also note that high doses of K2 may be contraindicated for some patients receiving warfarin blood thinners because K vitamins interfere with the action of these drugs. Do consult your healthcare provider before combining regular natto consumption with coumadin-type drugs to decide whether INR monitoring and dosage adjustment may be an option for you.
