Natto is gaining attention as a modern health food. The Japanese have some of the longest lifespans in the world today, and one of the secrets to their longevity is their consumption of natto.
A study published in the BMJ involving more than 90,000 Japanese participants found that those who regularly ate natto were more likely to live longer, particularly with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. Compared with those who did not eat natto, men and women who regularly ate it experienced a reduction in cardiovascular disease-related mortality by 24 percent and 21 percent, respectively.
