Deer velvet is mostly used in the western world
by athletes for supporting strength, endurance and recovery from heavy training, and
by the elderly for protecting and restoring joint health, suppleness and mobility. In Asia it is used
by the elderly to support their immune system during winter months, and given to young
children to support growth and general health and vitality. However, there are many more benefits both in the ancient literature, and many of these are now supported by scientific research.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, deer antler velvet was listed for over 50 different diseases and now scientific research in the west confirms many of these benefits. Today Deer Velvet is being used to support:
- Joint health and mobility
- Vitality and wellbeing
- Immune system function
- Muscle development, strength and stamina
- Red blood cell production
- Capacity of blood to carry oxygen
- Recovery from injury and surgery
- Healing and growth
- Ability to handle stress
- Promoting youthfulness and anti aging
- Fertility and Libido
Deer Velvet can best be described as a protective, nutritive, restorative and rejuvenative tonic.