Health Facts About Deer Antler Velvet Supplements

By Patrick Smith


All species of deer contain antlers. These are bone like protrusions, usually an extension of their skulls, that grow throughout the lifetime of the animal. Since they can grow back after being cut or removed, they are not classified as bones. In these structures, there is a semisolid substance, velvet, that is harvested and used in the manufacture of Deer Antler Velvet Supplements.

The extracted velvet contains various chemicals necessary for the growth of cells and bones. These include, magnesium, zinc, calcium, amino acids, anti-inflammatory substances and Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are amino acids that regulate the functions of the endocrine system, regulates blood pressure, inflammation, cell growth. Further, prostaglandins regulate nervous functioning to a certain extent. Therefore, without these critical amino acids, the musculoskeletal structure could be very deficient.

During the years leading to the twenty first century, some Soviet scientists decided to undertake a scientific research with an aim of determining the effect that the velvet supplements had on athletes who consumed them. Their findings left many eyebrows raised and jaws dropped, because the professional athletes whimed into bodies of infinite stamina and power. That enabled them break records during the Olympic games against other athletes representing rival nations.

There have been loads of advertisements and promotional claims that imply the beneficial aspects of the supplements. Till today, there is barely any scientific backing to authenticate that, truly, after supplementation, an individual benefit nutritionally. The AGF hormone in the velvet influences rapid antler growth. Its effect of users, however, varies quite widely, because a proportion of users realize an enhanced muscular and joint strength, while in some, there is usually no conspicuous changes.

AGF, or Insulin-like Growth Activity, is a hormone that is quite similar to insulin when molecular structure is concerned, and is known to stimulate growth in kids, yet adults can also be affected by its consumption. Upon stimulation, the Human Growth Hormone, HGH increases internal activities to produce AGF which is very helpful in muscular and skeletal strengthening.

There have been a lot of questions raised concerning the signs and symptoms of deficiency in adults. Well, the supplements are not important nutrients, and therefore, are not essential to your daily nutritional requirements. There are no known or observed symptoms of deficiencies. However, adult users can benefit by including them as a supplementary to their daily diet, because it boosts the stamina, and muscular strength.

Similarly, there is a cloud of confusion hovering, pertaining the side effects of supplementation. It is untrue that the products cause any negative impacts on users. Besides, there is no science behind the notion, to undoubtedly prove that the velvet has bad effects to users.

Velvet harvesting is a very painful process, and sends the animal in an agonizing experience. A, entanglement of nerves and blood tubes run through the antlers. Hence improper extraction causes incessant bleeding that hurts the animal. For that reason, most governments are becoming more concerned about the matter. Actually, some have even gone to the extent of banning the harvest, in order to mitigate the reduction on animal population.




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