What is Antler Velvet and where does Antler Velvet come from and why should we use Antler Velvet

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What is Antler Velvet and where does Antler Velvet come from?

Deer antler velvet is a name that's used to describe the antler velvet harvested from the antlers of growing deer, moose, caribou and elk. The antlers are removed from the animal before they solidify into solid bone, and the velvet is harvested with no harm coming to the animal.

Deer antler also contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, and a full spectrum of amino acids.

Most deer antler velvet sold as a dietary supplement comes from Korea or Australia.

What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?

Deer antler velvet has been used in China for over 2000 years.

The effects of deer antler velvet on health will depend on the animal from which it was taken (deer, caribou, moose or elk) and the diet of the animal. Scientific studies on deer antler velvet are scarce.

Deer antler velvet is a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen. The body uses glucosamine to manufacture glycosaminoglycans that are found in cartilage tissue.

Deer antler velvet also contains male and female hormones, including Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) - a hormone that's produced in the liver as a response to growth hormone stimulation. IGF-1 (somatomedin C).


Why should we use Antler Velvet?

Betty Kamen, PhD on the cover of her book 'The Remarkable Healing Power of Velvet Antler" states - 'Natures link to: Arthritis Relief, Vitality, Growth Factors, Sexual Function, Immune Enhancement, Athletic Performance' and there in lies the reason. Quite simply there is no other single product, either natural or man made, that of that we know can rival Velvet Antler's potential benefits to both health and wellbeing.

We will go further and say that if you are considering taking a health supplement then the most beneficial natural product you could take is Antler Velvet for the very reasons outlined above.