What is lumbrokinase, does it have heart benefits, is it safe, and what should you look for, or avoid, in a lumbrokinase supplement?

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Answer:

Lumbrokinase supplements are marketed to support cardiovascular health but have also been promoted to help treat chronic infections and slow cancer progression. Its cardiovascular application largely stems from its ability to break down blood clots. Clinical trials of varying quality have evaluated lumbrokinase for treating ischemic stroke and secondary stroke prevention, as well as preventing atherosclerosis and treating coronary artery disease and deep vein thrombosis.

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