Canadian researchers are
rediscovering an old oriental elixir: VELVET ANTLER, a natural remedy
that prevents a multitude of health problems.
Researchers at the University
of Alberta are studying manuscripts belonging to physicians of the
Korean royal family. They have found numerous references to the use
of velvet antler in combating fatigue, arthritis, rheumatism, premature
aging and impotence in men, and as an aphrodisiac.
Recent research reveals that the
benefits of velvet antler do not derive from one active ingredient
alone but, rather, from the synergistic effect of two or three of
its constituents. In order to regenerate and increase, cells need
oxygen, which they obtain from red blood vessels. Antler velvet
has the ability to increase the volume of red blood vessels in the
blood and, consequently, improve oxygenation and body function in
general.
We offer 100% natural velvet antler
that is free of artificial coloring, artificial flavoring and preservatives;
it is also subject to government test standards. This product is provided
by Quebec breeders of red deer and wapiti; they remove the velvet
antler from these animals, dry it and sell it. There is now a growing
demand for velvet antler, and the majority of its users are very satisfied
with its effects. Try it and enjoy its benefits ! You will find
that it
Some
Research Findings about Elk Velvet Antler
Previous research on velvet antler
has been conducted in eight general areas:
1. Hormones.
Velvet antler has been shown to boost testosterone levels. This hormone
promotes male characteristics. It has also been shown to boost estrogen
production. This hormone promotes female characteristics. The estrogen
hormone most effected by velvet antler is Estradiol, a precursor to
testosterone.
2. Blood
building. Tests with preparations of velvet antler
have shown it to increase production of both red blood cells to a
higher degree and white blood cells to a lesser degree. The findings
are linked with velvet antler’s ability to increase oxygen uptake
to the brain, liver and kidneys.
3. Protection
against stress. Velvet antler helps the body maintain
homeostasis against head, cold and electric shock. This has been linked
to velvet’s antler’s ability to decrease mast cell degranulation.
4. Protection
from liver damage. In a controlled test, velvet antler
helped to protect liver damage from carbon tetrachloride.
5. Stimulation
of growth. Velvet antler is an extremely rich, fast
growing tissue that contains many growth factors. Elk can grow up
to 40 pounds of new velvet in approximately two months. Due to its
fast rate of growth, antler is being looked as a model for studies
on osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, a possible graft for healing fractures,
and as a model for cancer studies.
6. Aging
retardation. Recent studies in Japan show velvet reduced
signs normally associated with senility. Results suggest that this
is due to the velvet’s positive hormonal influence.
7. Recovery
from traumatic injury. Research has shown that velvet
antler helps to heal nerve tissue. This mechanism can be explained
by velvet antler’s ability to enhance glycosis to nerve tissue. Velvet
antler’s relationship to recovery from traumatic injury could possibly
explain its effectiveness against arthritis.
8. Reduction
in blood pressure. This is likely due to velvet antler’s
ability to increase dilation of the peripheral blood vessels.
Dr. Peter Fennesy, general manager
of the Invermay Research Centre in Otago, NZ states that initial research
findings are very positive. Research thus far has found high levels
of a natural growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)
in the blood of the animal during the antler growth period as well
as to receptors to IGF-1. Velvet antler is a natural source of IGF-1
that can improve muscular development.
Much research in Russia has been
done on pantocrin (an extract of velvet antler). In 1974, Drs. Yudin
and Dobryakov found that pantocrin improved the performance of average
healthy athletes. Dr. Korobkov in 1974 said that pantocrin and other
naturally occurring substances acted by accelerating the body’s natural
restorative processes and by increasing the body’s resistance to unfavorable
external influences.
For twelve years, Dr. Arkdy Koltun,
Chairman of the Medical Committee for the Russian Bodybuilding Federation
conducted research into anabolic agents that can improve performance,
strength and musculature in athletes. In studies with Russian kayakers,
weightlifters, bodybuilders and powerlifters, Dr. Koltun found that
velvet antler has myotropic (increases muscular strength) and nerotropic
(nerve strengthening) properties. He also found properties in antlers
that are beneficial in treating infectious diseases, fatigue and hypertension.
Studies in China carried out on
rats have reported that velvet antler extracts greatly increased the
number of blood components that might affect the blood immune system.
Velvet can reduce anemia. Studies carried out in China in 1964, 1970
and 1979 using preparations of velvet on anemic rabbits have shown
that red blood synthesis was stimulated.
Japanese scientists Wang and associates
found that velvet antler has an anti-aging effect. Drs. Takikawa and
Kajihara in the 1970s found that pantocrin sped up the healing process
of damaged neural tissues.
Dr. Lester Morrison, over ten
years ago found that velvet antler contains Chondroitin Sulfate A,
an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory agent.
Studies done at the University
of Alberta show that 50% of the composition of velvet antler is amino
acids (building blocks of life) including all essential amino acids.
Research also found lipids, proteins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,
and trace minerals, including manganese, zinc, calcium and selenium.
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"Velvet
antler contains the missing link to longevity, something just not
present in all promising nutrition programs I have ever worked with.
Its growth factors are a significant part of what makes it so special.
Growth factors may be the only substance that can retard and even
reverse aging."