The University of Montreal conducted a study that showed that Deer Velvet Antler provides significant healing benefits to dogs with osteoarthritis.
Click Here For Study

Testimonials

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,

Deer Antler Velvet Benefits

Mental Acuity - Anti-Aging - Anti-Stress Effects What was thought to be an alternative treatment in the past may soon become a part of main-stream medicine, as the claims of traditional practitioners are becoming validated by new scientific research. Experimental evidence from Dr. Fennesey (New Zealand) which suggests the velvet preparation can protect against shock or stress. He points to Russian studies which cite that patients who have taken velvet extract prior to surgery for gastrointestinal tumors showed significantly fewer stress levels in the blood.  Dr. Taneyeva a russian scientist, conducted research indicating the mental capacity of students improved following the use of velvet extract prior to a mathematical test.   Careful and well-thought out studies appear to show that velvet may also have anti-aging properties by reducing signs of senility, which may be attributed to its hormonal effects.  In particular, New Zealand's unique scientific testing has piqued the interest of scientists in the west making the potential of Antler Velvet becoming as necessary as vitamins for optimal health.   Effects on the Liver and Kidney Velvet Antler may aid in the treatment of these diseases in a manner comparable to steroid- based pharmaceuticals. Velvet Antler, due to its Androgenic activity, which increases the production of testosterone, was used to determine its effects on the liver and kidney. Liver tissue damaged with chloroform was able to recover following Antler Velvet treatment. In follow-up studies the protein formation in both the kidney and liver was enhanced, as a result of Velvet Antler on RNS polymerase (enzyme) activity.   Boosting the Immune System Koreans traditionally take deer antler velvet at the begining of winter as a tonic to help ward off infections and promote good health. Deer Antler Velvet is a safe and natural treatment for boosting the immune system. An analysis was performed on eight New Zealand red deer extracts and found that extracts prepared from freeze dried antlers, harvested at the proper time, had significant immune stimulant activity. In the laboratory, it was noteworthy to find immune enhancement, even at the lowest dilution. The Pure Antler Velvet Powder is equally as effective in boosting the immune system.   Cell Growth Stimulation The Invermay scientists have shown that a natural hormone called "insulin-like growth factor or IGF-1" and a related hormone, IGF-2, promote growth in laboratory cells on culture plates. This group of scientists has recently shown antler cells have the capacity to create IGF themselves. Our growth hormone levels decrease as we age along with IGF-1 and the deterioration of muscle occurs. As a result, the use of deer velvet, with its natural source of IGF-1, can help keep the body slim and muscles toned. Velvet extracts are found to improve cell growth due to the nutrient rich and fast growing cartilage, which during investigation at AgResearch showed the cartilage contained many growth factors. After preliminary studies were completed, velvet extracts were shown not only to improve cell growth, but also showed anti-viral plus anti-tumor components.   Performance Enhancer Velvet Antler Extracts increase the production of testosterone and its metabolites. In this capacity, Antler Velvet may act in a manner that is similar to the supplement androsternedione, which was brought to light by record-holding batter Mark McGuire at the end of the 1998 baseball season. Androstenedione is a steroid precursor normally produced by the adrenal glands and gonads, and is converted to testosterone in the liver. Although no long term studies on the performance-enhancement use of androstenedione are available, manufactures and consumers say that the steroid precursor helps to increase muscle mass and shorten recovery time following injury. Cell growth stimulation is of great importance to everyone, especially athletes. The use of deer velvet by successful Russian Olympic athletes has attracted the attention of trainers and sports doctors worldwide. Synthetic steroids are known to be potentially harmful. As such, natural and safe alternatives are essential. Deer Antler Velvet has been proven to improve muscular strength and increase endurance. New Zealand athletes, sponsored by the Game Industry Board, tested deer velvet and found it to be a safe performance enhancer without adverse side effects. Top golfers, world record rowers, a champion tri-athlete, and other outstanding athletes attribute part of their success to velvet antler extract. Hypertension - Red Blood Cells Deer Antler Velvet has long been acknowledged for escalating the volume of blood and its circulation throughout the body. The use of Deer Antler Velvet significantly improves the heart function, regulating heart arrhythmias and improves blood circulation as indicated by research conducted by physicians and pharmacists. Research has shown that it has a powerful erythopoetic effect, which in layman's terms means that it increases the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes).Others have found velvet antler extract improves cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol, thinning the blood and reducing the possibility of blood clotting.  In a study conducted in Japan, ten patients who received velvet antler extract noted a significant reduction in arterial blood pressure. In eight of the patients, the systolic pressure was reduced by 20-70 points and the diastolic was lowered by as much as 10-20 points. This study points to the extract being 80% effective in lowering blood pressure.   Arthritic / Rheumatism Pain Users of Elk and deer velvet report significant relief from the symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism and other muscular and skeletal problems, resulting in less pain, more mobility and less morning stiffness. Type 11 collagen has been suggested to be the major protein in deer velvet antler, as components of deer antler velvet "Anti-Inflammatory Prostaglandins" assist in reducing the swelling associated with injury and arthritis. In a Double-Blind Study involving rheumatoid arthritic patients, those given Type 11 collagen for a period of three months showed significant reduction in joint swelling and pain. Four of the patients claimed complete remission, while the patients receiving a placebo reported no reduction of symptoms. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritic patients were given three months of therapy with oral Type II collagen and results were less pain, less swelling, and increased grip strength. Mobility was also increased. Glucosamine sulfate, when taken orally, has a 90% absorption rate. This combined with chondroitin sulfate has demonstrated a slow, but gradual, reduction in the pain of osteoarthritis (of which an estimated 50 million North Americans are afflicted). This combination also gradually rebuilds cartilage and improves joint mobility. Deer Antler Velvet is a natural source of these substances.   Is Velvet Antler a Proven Aphrodisiac? In New Zealand Game Industry Boars former chief executive Rick Christie said, "There is extensive anecdotal evidence of Velvet's effectiveness, but now we're generating some rational scientific evidence to verify those claims. That's an important step for velvet in the international natural health market." Although velvet antler has great energy producing properties and the Russian researchers have claimed it increases wide-ranging sexual function, we are hesitant to substantiate this claim without further research data. Healther Hair After taking Deer Velvet Extract for an extended period, many of our customers have noted healther hair and Faster growth of their hair. This appears to be an added and previously unknown benefit of our Extract.

Home Velvet Antler Benefits, Products, Order Online Contact Us Links FAQs

Southern Cross Imports
Deer Antler Velvet, IGF-1, Velvet Antler Pet Supplement

We make every effort to ensure the highest quality and accuracy of information on this site. It is not intended to cure or diagnose disease, or to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice. This site has not been evaluated by the FDA.