Important Information About Deer Antler Velvet Supplements

By Patrick Smith


Antlers are skull extensions that grow in species belonging to the deer family. They are not true bones, because they can regrow back after breaking. Whilst still growing, the antlers of an elk, moose, deer or caribou contain velvet which is harvested to produce Deer Antler Velvet Supplements. Harvesting must be done while the animal is growing, because by then, the velvet is still liquefied, and cannot pose any harm to it.

The extract is believed to be rich in substances and chemicals essential for an apt cellular development. Some of the chemical it contains include; amino acids, zinc, calcium, magnesium and Prostaglandins. The latter are protein based compounds responsible for the proper functioning of the hormonal makeup, nervous functioning, regulation of inflammation and blood flow. Prostaglandins are very critical, because, their deficiency makes the musculoskeletal system to weaken.

During the years leading to the twenty first century, some Soviet scientists decided to undertake a scientific research with an aim of determining the effect that the velvet supplements had on athletes who consumed them. Their findings left many eyebrows raised and jaws dropped, because the professional athletes whimed into bodies of infinite stamina and power. That enabled them break records during the Olympic games against other athletes representing rival nations.

There have been loads of advertisements and promotional claims that imply the beneficial aspects of the supplements. Till today, there is barely any scientific backing to authenticate that, truly, after supplementation, an individual benefit nutritionally. The AGF hormone in the velvet influences rapid antler growth. Its effect of users, however, varies quite widely, because a proportion of users realize an enhanced muscular and joint strength, while in some, there is usually no conspicuous changes.

Insulin-like Growth Activity, is a hormone with a similar molecular structure as insulin, and plays a critical role in the growth and development in children, yet it continues to have an impact in adults too. When the Human Growth Hormone is stimulated, it catalyzes the production of the AGF1 in the liver, which is critical for healthy bones, for it stimulates the development and multiplication of cells in bones.

A good number of people have asked a lot of question pertaining the symptoms and signs in people who are deficient of the substances provided by the supplements. These products have no known nutritional value, and are not essential for you daily nutritional needs. Further, there have not been any known signs to project deficiency, though an adult can benefit from its consumption as discussed above.

Similarly, there is a cloud of confusion hovering, pertaining the side effects of supplementation. It is untrue that the products cause any negative impacts on users. Besides, there is no science behind the notion, to undoubtedly prove that the velvet has bad effects to users.

Harvesting of the velvet should be undertaken cautiously, because it is an agonizing process, for the antler contains a network of nerves. If cut or removed anyhow, there can be profuse oozing of blood. That has led to an increased concern for the welfare of the animals, and today, most countries have ban the velvet harvesting.




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