Nattokinase is contraindicated while pregnant and breastfeeding due to lack of study. Does anybody know of a suitable alternative?
Nattokinase can increase your risk of bleeding disorders which is why it is not recommended in pregnancy. There have been a couple studies done showing occasional use is safe. Unfortunately, most studies exclude pregnant women due to the potential risks to the fetus. You would be surprised how many medicines are used in pregnancy without adequate studies done. They are usually given a category C rating which means...maybe ok?
Nattokinase has never been shown to cause problems in pregnant and breastfeeding moms. It has never been shown to NOT cause problems either. Keep that in mind.
There are no alternatives to nattokinase readily available. However, you could consume Natto, a fermented soybean dish common in Japan. Natto is easily recognizable by its distinctive, somewhat pungent smell, while its flavor is commonly described as nutty. Doesn't sound appetizing to me.
In Japan, natto is typically topped with soy sauce, mustard, chives or other seasonings and served with cooked rice. This would be safe to consume while pregnant.
Here is a regimen recommended by some of the top US doctors to "undo" any damage caused by the covid virus/vaccine. These doctors were against the medical community agendas to suppress the truth about covid. They each did studies which confirmed the use of ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, etc. and were blocked from publishing their studies. This particular group of doctors have published thousands of papers over their career. Their protocol is very similar to the one mentioned here in the forum. They talk about most (If not all) the supplements that seem to be discussed on the forum in the attached document if you are interested.
I would recommend taking what you know to be safe while you are pregnant from the list. You can start the other medicines/supplements once you complete breastfeeding. (FYI I was a board-certified Obstetrician/gynecologist previous to staying home to raise my children. I am now pursuing functional medicine since I refuse to participate in the current system)
Here is their recommendation to recover from covid vaccination:
Nattokinase 100-200mg daily. Avoid in Pregnancy
Resveratrol 500mg daily
Baby Aspirin 81mg (in those with low risk of bleeding) Avoid in Pregnancy
Omega 3 fatty acids 2-4g daily
Co-enzyme Q (CoQ) 200-400mg daily
Melatonin 3-10mg at night extended release/slow release
Bromelain 500mg twice daily Avoid in pregnancy
NAC (N Acetyl cysteine) 600mg twice daily
Berberine 500-600mg twice daily Avoid in pregnancy unless you have gestational diabetes
Vitamin D 5000 iu daily
Vitamin C (liposomal) 1000-5000mg daily
I will attach a discussion among the doctors about their research and findings regarding covid and various treatments for anyone interested. It is lengthy and meant for medical professionals, but everyone on the forum seems like mini doctors to me!