30-90 Days
Effects, benefits & dosing strategy
- Effects & Benefits: While you will feel immediate effects from a functional dose, the systemic shifts and deep hormonal benefits happen as you continuously saturate your body over a 30 to 90-day cycle. Read the page below to see what you expect from taking the tonic.
- Immediate Impact: Hold 1 to 2 droppers under the tongue sublingually for 15 to 30 seconds. Longer is not necessary.
- Tonic Building: To continually saturate your system and build deep, long-term health, take 1-2 droppers with meals (or up to 2-3 droppers with your largest meal). Consistency at a functional dose is key to unlocking the full benefits and effects.
Deer Antler Velvet
1 Bottle = 60 Servings
30-90 Days
Effects, benefits & dosing strategy
- Effects & Benefits: While you will feel immediate effects from a functional dose, the systemic shifts and deep hormonal benefits happen as you continuously saturate your body over a 30 to 90-day cycle. Read the page below to see what you expect from taking the tonic.
- Immediate Impact: Hold 1 to 2 droppers under the tongue sublingually for 15 to 30 seconds. Longer is not necessary.
- Tonic Building: To continually saturate your system and build deep, long-term health, take 1-2 droppers with meals (or up to 2-3 droppers with your largest meal). Consistency at a functional dose is key to unlocking the full benefits and effects.
Deer Antler Velvet Liquid Extract
Deer Antler Velvet (Cervus elaphus linnaeus / Cervus nippon temminck) is a dietary supplement used as a restorative tonic and an adaptogen by many different people to support health, wellness, and performance.
Deer antler velvet contains unique constituents, including collagens, glycosaminoglycans, naturally occurring growth factors, and bioavailable minerals, that naturally support the functioning and health of various systems, organs, glands, and tissues. It is harvested from the soft, rapidly growing antler tissues to ensure high biological activity.
Key Benefits
- Support stable long-lasting energy and vitality
- Fortify joint and musculoskeletal health
- Support the cultivation of a healthy body composition during fitness training
- Promote structural tissue recovery and repair
- Minor relief of discomfort in the joints and muscles
- Maintain bodily adaptation to physical exertion
- Build-up immune system function
- Support healthy endocrine and hormone balance
- Promote the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails
Nutritional Biochemistry and Mechanism
Deer antler velvet supports structural tissue fortification and maintains endocrine system functioning during periods of physical exertion and daily activity.
Deer antler velvet promotes recovery by supplying a unique concentration of glycosaminoglycans (such as chondroitin and glucosamine), hyaluronic acid, and collagen peptides. When consumed alongside complete balanced meals, the gastrointestinal organs assimilate these constituents to support the structural matrix of joints, tendons, and cartilage.
Furthermore, deer antler velvet interacts with the neuroendocrine system to maintain healthy hormone equilibrium. The naturally occurring polypeptides, specifically growth factors (such as IGF-1 and IGF-2) and trace minerals (such as zinc and manganese), provide the endocrine glands with the raw materials necessary to facilitate healthy glandular secretion. This biological activity balances fatigue, supports physical stamina, and assists the body in adapting to the demands of physical exercise. By providing these essential constituents, deer antler velvet supports the body in cultivating a healthy body composition when paired with a consistent fitness and training program.
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Application for Lifestyles
The continuous consumption of the constituents in deer antler velvet, as part of a well-balanced complete meals program, are used to support, promote, and maintain many different aspects of daily lifestyles.
- Fitness and Athletics: Fortifies joint mobility and provides the growth factors and polypeptides necessary for musculoskeletal recovery. This supports individuals engaged in exercise and training programs aimed at cultivating a healthy body composition.
- Rest and Recovery: Promotes structural tissue repair and supports the body's natural regenerative processes following physical exertion.
- Education and Work: The adaptogenic constituents support mental composure and maintain physical vitality under sustained output.
- Health Cultivation: Provides generalized nourishment for individuals seeking proactive wellness, healthy aging, and the maintenance of hair, skin, and nail integrity.
Analysis and Formulation
Constituents: Collagens, glycosaminoglycans (glucosamine, chondroitin), hyaluronic acid, growth factors (IGF-1, IGF-2), polypeptides, and trace minerals.
Systems: Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Immune, Cardiovascular.
Category: Adaptogen, Restorative Tonic.
- 100% Deer Antler Velvet
- 70% Cervus elaphus Linnaeus (Red Deer)
- 30% Cervus nippon Temminck (Plum Blossom Deer)
- Structured Distilled Water and Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (35% by volume)
- Extraction Ratio: 1 pound to 1 quart (~28,500mgs to 2oz / 60ml)
- Cold processed to preserve the integrity of the fragile constituents in fluid suspension for maximum absorption.
Dosages and Handling
To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up. The continuous over
Liquid Extract and Tincture Dosage: 10 drops to 1-3 droppers @ 1-3 times per day (170 – 3,000 milligrams daily).
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Dropper Math:
- 60 1ml droppers in a 2oz (60ml) bottle
- 1ml dropper = ~500 mgs formula extract
- 30 drops in a 1ml dropper
- 1 drop = ~16 mgs formula extract
- Shake gently: Secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the liquid extract. Vigorous shaking oxidizes the volatile constituents and reduces biological activity.
- By mouth: Hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds before swallowing, or mix the drops into 2-4 oz of lukewarm water. Hot water will catabolize the fragile volatile compounds.
- Timing: Best taken with meals to aid assimilation, or 15-30 minutes before physical activity to support the body's natural energy levels.
Questions and Answers
Q: How does deer antler velvet support body composition during exercise and training?
A: Deer antler velvet contains growth factors, collagens, and essential minerals that the body utilizes as raw materials during physical exertion. When combined with a complete balanced diet and a consistent fitness program, these constituents promote the regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues and support the healthy functioning of the endocrine system. This biological activity assists the body in adapting to training demands, thereby supporting the cultivation of a healthy body composition.
Q: Are the growth factors in deer antler velvet safe?
A: Yes. Growth factors, such as IGF-1, are naturally occurring polypeptides found in many animal-sourced foods, like milk and eggs. They are not synthetic drugs. The body utilizes these nutritional constituents to maintain normal cellular metabolism and support the natural generation and regeneration of tissues.
Q: Why is the liquid extract dark colored?
A: The liquid extract is a concentrated formulation utilizing both Sika and Red deer antler velvet, which naturally possess darker pigmentation. The multi-step hydro-alcoholic extraction preserves these constituents in a rich fluid suspension.
Q: Can someone cycle between deer antler velvet capsules and the liquid extract?
A: Yes. The capsules primarily provide nutritional support for joint health and recovery, while the liquid extract contains a broader spectrum of active constituents to support endocrine balance and physical stamina. Someone may cycle between the two forms to maintain consistent health cultivation.
Q: Will deer antler velvet cause any undesired outcomes or adverse events if taken with other products?
A: Supplements are food added to the diet. Generally, deer antler velvet may be taken with other dietary supple
Q: Is deer antler velvet a performance-enhancing drug?
A: No. Deer antler velvet is a dietary supplement. It naturally contains polypeptides, which are an integral part of animal cellular metabolism. It is a natural food source and does not treat, manage, or cure diseases.