The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently seized more contaminated heparin in an attempt to protect patients using the popular blood-thinning drug. The latest batch of tainted heparin was found in 11 lots from Celsus Laboratories Inc. in Cincinnati.

According to an FDA statement, the drugs were made with materials imported from China and were found to be contaminated with over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS)—a substance that mimics heparin’s anticoagulant activity.

OSCS has been linked to multiple adverse events and deaths initially reported to the FDA in January 2008. The Celsus heparin entered the United States before the FDA established import controls for the drug.

“This action will help prevent this contaminated heparin from finding its way into the marketplace,” said Mike Chappell, FDA acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs.

Many doctors recommend blood thinners, or anticoagulants, to dissolve harmful blood clots. These medications claim to keep existing blood clots from growing and prevent new clots from forming.

But a landmark medical study proved the use of prescription blood thinners could actually produce stomach bloating… hives and skin rashes… fever and chills… and other uncomfortable side effects.

Rather than relying on these drugs, why not consider a safer alternative to help protect your heart and brain. The all-natural clot buster called nattokinase (pronounced “NAH-toe-KEN-ase”) is a 1,000-year-old Japanese nutrient known for its ability to dissolve harmful blood clots.

The main component of this enzyme is natto—a fermented cheese-like food made from boiled soybeans and active bacteria. Natto is commonly used in Japan as a cost-effective alternative to beef.

The natural nattokinase enzyme softens and dissolves blood clots and flushes them out of your body before they can harm you. And best of all, you can use it without worrying about pricey—and sometimes dangerous—prescriptions or product recalls.

Nattokinase helps maintain healthy blood flow to critical organs such as your heart and brain—saving your health and maybe even your life!