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Deer velvet: The ultimate in health and vitality

Deer velvet is the actively growing stage of the stag's antlers. It is called velvet because it is covered in short dense hair which resembles velvet cloth. Velvet Energy capsules are filled with a finely ground powder made from the whole antler. This is a convenient way to obtain the benefits from taking deer velvet. Velvet Energy deer velvet grows each year on the heads of stags kept on farms in New Zealand. It is this capacity to regenerate, as well as to grow rapidly, which makes deer velvet unique. The deer velvet is carefully dried to preserve natural activity and retain the health benefits.

History of using Deer Velvet

Deer velvet was well known to the ancient Chinese. A silk scroll dated around 168 BC, found in a Chinese tomb, includes some reasons for taking deer velvet. Deer are familiar figures in Chinese mythology and often accompany the god of longevity. As far back as1596 Li Shi Zhen, described deer velvet as a herb which tonified the Yang. He listed several functions including increasing vital forces, strengthening the muscles and bone and harmonising the energies within the body. In modern times deer velvet is beginning to take a prominent place in the West. It is used for systemic exhaustion, improving strength and helping to maintain immune function.

Deer Velvet Content

New Zealand deer velvet contains a variety of ingredients, which vary slightly from deer to deer. Typically a whole stick of New Zealand deer velvet (that is the entire piece of deer velvet grown by the deer) would contain: Protein 53.0% Sodium 0.8% Ash 34.0% Potassium 0.4% Calcium 12.0% Sulphur 0.4% Phosphorus 6.0% Iron 0.3% Lipid 2.0% Magnesium 0.3% Active ingredients are found in the protein and lipid (fat) components. These include growth factors, phospholipids and glycolipids.