Hot Health Topic: Nattokinase vs. Statins: What the Plaque Data Really Shows

Accelerated Health with Sara Banta · Oct 4, 2026 · 12m

Could nattokinase actually have a role in supporting cardiovascular health—and how does it compare to statins when we look at arterial plaque?

In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I talk about the growing interest in nattokinase vs. statins and what the research tells us about their effects on heart health and arterial plaque.

There’s a lot of information—and a lot of opinions—when it comes to cholesterol, statins, nattokinase, and heart disease. But what does the actual plaque data show?

In this episode, I cover:

• What nattokinase is and why it has become so popular

• How…