Natto: How Much Should You Eat Daily?
Natto is a superfood originating from Japan, made from fermented soybeans.
The food is packed with plenty of nutrients and has been gaining popularity for its health benefits.
But do you know how much natto you should eat daily?
How Much Natto Safe to Eat Daily?
Natto is considered a main dish in Japan because of its high protein content.
It is also high in calories and purine: about 80 kcal and 46 mg per pack (40 grams).
As the daily intake of purine should be less than 400 mg, eating the food a lot constantly can increase your weight and cause gout.
Natto is also a rich source of vitamin K, which helps in the clotting of blood. If you are taking medicines like warfarin, be cautious.
Conclusion
Given the conditions above, the recommended daily consumption of natto is one or two packs.
(Reference Pages: Macaroni, Yamaguchi Natto )
Hi Tomo. Here is an article that says we should eat 100 mg of Nattokainse daily. How many tablespoons or teaspoons will equal 100 mg of Nattokinase?
Also, how much Natto can we eat daily with out getting fat or gout?
Thank you so much for your time with these questions.
Hi, Thank you for commenting!
For your information from my side, 日本ナットウキナーゼ協会 or Japan Nattokinase Association says the recommended intake of Nattokinase is 2000FU a day, which means you have to take 1 or 2 packs of Natto to meet that criterion because one pack (about 50 grams) of Natto contains 1500FU of Nattokinase on average. If you want to take more in a day, it would be better to have supplements.