INFORMATION ABOUT DEER VELVET CAPSULES
What is Deer Velvet Antler?
Male deer grow antlers every year and ‘velvet’ is the name given to each year’s antlers in their early stage
of growth. These antlers are soft and covered in fine ‘velvety’ hair, hence the term “velvet” or “Deer Velvet
Antler”. If not removed, the antlers harden and calcify into sharp bony structures which the deer use as
weapons. Deer Velvet Antler grows very quickly at up to 20mm each day. This process of annual
regeneration is unique to deer.
A completely natural product, Deer Velvet Antler is used for a wide of range of general health promoting benefits. Some of the most common uses are assisting the body's immune system, supporting stamina, athletic performance and restoring the body to general balance and wellbeing.
Why is Deer Velvet Antler removed?
What is not widely known is that in the wild, the male deer sheds antler each year, and in this respect the
harvesting of Deer Velvet antler is merely the modification of a natural event. Indeed, for deer farmed in
Australia, it is recommended that Deer Velvet is removed each year, in order to prevent stags using them as
weapons and damaging themselves and other deer, as is common in the wild.
Does this removal process hurt the deer?
Absolutely not! In Australia, Deer Velvet can only be removed by veterinarians or specially trained and
certificated farmers under a programme developed in consultation with animal welfare groups approved by
the Australian Government’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. This ensures that all Deer Velvet
removed for use in our products complies with a removal process, which causes no stress or injury to the
animals.
Does Deer Velvet take time to be effective?
Individual results will vary dependent upon many factors, and for the type of health benefit being sought.
Many individuals report experiencing benefit by their second to third week of use.
What about research on the health benefits of Deer Velvet?
Deer Velvet Antler has been and is still currently being researched all over the world. Recent research
conducted has shown the positive effects of Deer Velvet:
- In stimulating the immune system
- As an anti-inflammatory
- In improving athletic performance
- In promoting growth
- Recovery from sports injury and the prevention of injury due to exercise
Properties of Deer Velvet
Deer Velvet is a rich source of trace elements, minerals, selenium, amino acids, growth factors IGF -1 and
IGF-2, collagens for cartilage, Alkaline Phosphate for tissue and cell Repair, Neutrophils for the immune
system, Pantocrine for muscles, Chondroitin for joints, Uronic Acid for circulation and Hyaluronic Acid to
lubricate joints. Deer Velvet is also a natural anti-inflammatory.
Dosage recommendation:-
We recommend taking one or two capsules a day. Velvet can have a stimulating effect so is best taken
earlier in the day to avoid high energy levels at night.
In Traditional Asian Medicine, typical doses are prescribed at up to an equivalent of four capsules a day. As a general tonic we recommend one or two capsules a day. Toxicity studies have shown no harmful effects from taking velvet.
Some people feel benefits from taking velvet almost immediately however many health problems arise over many years so it can take a some time to restore normal health.
For further information or if you have specific questions, contact us
