The increasing popularity of health food

So-called “health foods” are foods that are considered to be beneficial to health. The word “supplement” is also common, which refers to dietary supplements which are meant to boost the nutrient value of the daily diet or provide specific herbs, both which fit under the category of “health food”.

Various kinds of dietary supplements are prominent on TV, magazines, and at convenience stores. The number of people who rely on supplements is increasing, indicating a swell of interest in those products.

A survey shows that 33% of the population takes dietary supplements every day, 20.8% take them as needed, and only 16.4% do not take this type of product.

Why do people rely on health foods and dietary supplements to this extent? Eating disorders, insufficient physical activity, and stress combine to cause challenges in maintaining optimal health.

People in modern day generally strive to achieve a healthy lifestyle, and are easily influenced by health-related information. They view health foods as a means to maintain good health status.

Reliable information

It is a common phenomenon for a new and trendy health food or supplement to be introduced through the media and then suddenly be sold out everywhere. This implies there is a problem with disseminating accurate information about health food to consumers. Government regulations prohibit making health claims or indicating specific benefits of healthy food, because they are not approved as drugs. Therefore, some of those products are advertised using testimonials from users’ experiences to demonstrate effectiveness. However, many of these products are not supported by science-based evidence, which is critical. High-quality health foods are those that are supported by official published reports that demonstrate safety and efficacy.

Health foods to prevent thrombosis

In the previous essay, I mentioned that Natto, a traditional Japanese food from fermented soy beans, is effective in preventing thrombosis. This is due to the presence of Bacillopeptidase F, a specific kind of protein found in Natto, which has thrombolytic and anticoagulant activities.

People who don’t like or rarely eat Natto are able to take this product in order to enhance their health and reduce their risk of disease. People who eat Natto very frequently can consume abundant quantities of Bacillopeptidase F, however, they are at risk for higher caloric intake.

As a response to these concerns, the health food “NKCP ^TM” was created, which contains Bacillopeptidase F as the isolated active ingredient. This product can be used regularly by those who don’t like the distinct odor and flavor of Natto. This is achieved by removing the bacterial cells in the manufacturing process. Additionally, since vitamin K has also been removed from this product, a patient who is under the treatment of warfarin can use this product without being concern about a food-drug interaction.

We have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of NKCP^TM in various studies.  The efficacy of this product has also been shown in clinical studies. Additionally, this product was shown to be effective in improving blood circulation and improve stiff shoulders by reducing blood viscosity.

These studies have been published domestically and internationally. It is interesting to discover that even international researchers who weren’t familiar with Natto are now interested in NKCP^TM.

Although there are various health foods and supplements derived from Natto, it is important to choose a product that is supported by scientific evidence for its efficacy and stability. It is the key to a healthy life and increased longevity by improving blood circulation and preventing thrombosis.