Pure Prescriptions® Releases Nattokinase NSK-SD
Cardiovascular Support For Healthy Lifestyles Available Now

Encinitas, California - June 16, 2004 -Pure Prescriptions®, innovative online retailer and manufacturer of professionally branded health supplements, released Nattokinase NSK-SD - a natural health food that is clinically proven to support the cardiovascular system.

Nattokinase (nat-oh-KY-nase), is an enzyme that is extracted from the fermented soy food called "natto." Natto is regarded by the Japanese as a very healthy food and has been consumed there for centuries. Nattokinase, however, has only recently been discovered, isolated and investigated. The research and anecdotal reports are very promising, suggesting that Nattokinase confers several important health benefits. Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi, M.D., Ph.D. discovered Nattokinase in the 1980's. Dr. Sumi had studied about 200 different foods from around the world, and found that natto was the best fibrinolytic agent. A fibrinolytic enzyme is an enzyme that breaks down or dissolves fibrin. Too much fibrin in the body is associated with the formation of unhealthy blood clots. There are 3000 + enzymes in the human body yet only one, plasmin, breaks down fibrin. Unfortunately, the body's production of fibrinolytic enzymes tend to decline with age.

Modern research demonstrates many additional benefits of Nattokinase to include the ability to decrease blood pressure levels, enhance micro-circulation, and decreasing the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) associated with extended air travel.

"Nattokinase works differently than aspirin or blood thinners. Nattokinase acts on fibrin itself, unlike aspirin and most anticoagulant drugs which chemically interfere with fibrin production," said Dr. Chad Larson, Senior Researcher at Pure Prescriptions. "Pure Prescriptions Nattokinase stands apart by utilizing a patented process that removes vitamin K. Vitamin K is an important cofactor in the production of fibrin and is contraindicated in those who take blood thinning drugs; Therefore removal of vitamin K from the natto compound is absolutely essential to the safety of the product", states Dr. Devin Ryerson, CEO and founder of Pure Prescriptions.

Each Pure Prescriptions Nattokinase softgel contains 36 mg of high quality, Nattokinase NSK-SD. NSK-SD is the only Nattokinase on the market endorsed by researchers, Drs. Sumi and Holsworth.

Pure Prescriptions founded in California by Dr. Devin Ryerson in 2001 is committed to providing sound advice, practical health knowledge and premier health products. For more information, pricing or purchase locations, please visit http://www.pureprescriptions.com.