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."