Health Benefits of Natto

3. Natto is High in Probiotics

When most people think of probiotics, they automatically think of yogurt, but there are other great ways to incorporate probiotics into your diet and natto is one of them. To ferment soybeans and create natto, Bacillus subtilis is added to the soybeans. This bacterium produces enzymes that help the body in numerous ways and act like a probiotic. In fact, at one point in history, this bacterium was even a common antibiotic. Some of the many benefits of using natto as a probiotic are to prevent allergies from forming, fight cancer, increase the immune system, and treat common GI issues.