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Winning the Senior British Golf Open in 1993, a reporter asked Sir Bob Charles what his secret was. Sir Bob replied, “New Zealand Velvet Antler.”

Life Extension Magazine
“Deer Antler Velvet is poised to be one of the most versatile multipurpose natural remedies to arrive in the west.”

Whole Foods Magazine, January 2001
“Sources cite research showing that it (velvet antler) stimulates the immune system, contains anti-inflammatory agents, offers anabolic (growth-stimulating) properties, increases muscular strength and endurance, and reduces side effects of chemotherapy drugs.” 

“Velvet’s use for joint support, anti-inflammation, building kidney chi, nourishing the blood, sharpening the mind, strengthening the cardiovascular system, increasing sexual vitality and health, and balancing the endocrine system may make it the new “old” remedy for the new millennium.” Total Health Magazine, Volume 22, No. 4

Deer antler velvet were often associated with the Chinese God for Longevity. Silk scrolls found in a Chinese tomb in 168BC clearly documented deer antler velvet as a part of the Chinese medical pharmacopoeia. In fact,

Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) is the body's principle growth factor IGF-1 also known as somatomedin C, is a polypeptide compound produced from HGH (Human Growth Hormone). HGH is the main hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. HGH acts as the general and the growth factors are the soldiers who do the work at the cellular level. Growth factors are small natural proteins that regulate cell growth and control the metabolic processes. Cell reproduction slows down as we age; unless they are prompted by the growth factors they go into a resting phase. They enable the cells in the hormonal, immune, and nervous systems to communicate and coordinate their growth, death, regeneration, and functioning. As HGH enters through your bloodstream, from the pituitary gland your liver turns it into IGF-1. HGH is usually produced during sleep or during strenuous physical activity, There is a direct coralation between the HGH in the pituitary and IGF-1 in the liver that controls the increase of HGH levels at night and the increase of IGF-1 levels during the day. The highest concentration of growth factors are found in the first few hours after birth. Unfortunately, IGF-1 is a diminishing resource in an aging body. With the decline of the pituitary secretion of HGH, there is a corresponding drop in IGF-1 levels, yet the bodies demand for IGF-1 does not decrease. Hence the physical exuberance and vitality of youth recedes, further contributing to the process and experience of aging. IGF-1 promotes tissue growth, organ health, and healthy blood sugar levels, and the ability to repair peripheral nerve tissue that has been damaged by injury or illness, and increases lean body mass, reduces fat, builds bone, muscle and nerves. IGF-1 is a powerful growth-promoting metabolite whose production peaks during adolescence to accelerate body growth and development. IGF-1 is required for normal growth and health maintenance. IGF-1 has been shown to increase the transport of amino acids into muscle cells throughout the body, thus regenerating these tissues after exercise. It helps to transfer glucose through the cell membranes and helps to supply the raw materials that cells need for growth and repair. It also regulates cell growth by moving the cells from the resting phase to the active phase of its cycle and it increases the cell's ability to complete DNA synthesis. According to European researchers, IGF-1 initiates the transport of nucleic acids into the nucleus of the cell where DNA resides. It provides the raw material needed to repair damage to the DNA and initiates cell division. Clinical evidence shows that low IGF-1 levels play a key role in the degenerative changes brought about with aging. By the time a person reaches 60 years of age, their body may produce only 25% of the HGH levels produced during adolescence. Scientists believe that this reduction in HGH and IGF-1 production as we age is associated with many age-related declines in the human body, such as graying hair, wrinkled skin, loss of sexual desire and function, decreased energy, increased body fat, and more. Keep in mind that IGF-1 is a hormone product. Hormone therapy is not an exact science, and you should always consult your physician before taking a hormonal product. Hormone therapy and hormonal supplements affect different people in different ways, so caution should always be exercised. IGF-1 is not a cure-all when it comes to stunted growth or abnormal hormone production. Again, the advice of a physician is strongly urged. On the other hand, studies of IGF-1 have indicated it is a safe and effective product when used according manufacturer's Suggested Use. It has been used for years by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, who swear by its results.

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