What's In Velvet Deer Antler?
There are hundreds of active ingredients contained in Deer Velvet that include a variety of Proteins, Lipids, Minerals, Trace Elements, Growth Factors, Growth Hormones and Glycosaminoglycans.
Velvet Deer Antler is composed of the following:
Growth Factors
Insulin-like growth factors (IGF-1, 2) - precursors for the growth hormone production, promotes muscle growth, tissue growth and organ health.
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) - protein that stimulates cell growth to produce collagen, for cell renewal and wound healing.
Collagen - a structural protein present in bone, tendons, ligaments, other connective tissue and articular cartilage.
Amino Acids
Amino acids are precursors for all protein production, aids tissue growth, muscle recovery and repair.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAG’s)
Glucosamine sulphate - builds, maintains and repairs joint structures including bone, cartilage, ligaments, joint fluids and tendons.
Chondroitin sulphate - helps protect and rebuild degenerating cartilage, gives cartilage elasticity, an anti-inflammatory agent.
Hyaluronic acid - a substance that binds cartilage cells together and lubricates joints.
Lipids
Phospholipids - builds cell components and enhances cellular activities, repairs structural damage caused by free radicals, pathogens and toxins.
Glycosphingolipids - compounds involved with growth and metabolism of cells and with memory and learning.
Prostaglandins - regulates contraction and relaxation of muscles, regulates inflammatory mediation.
Minerals
Calcium - builds and maintains bones, teeth and nerves, important for muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood pressure and blood clotting.
Phosphorus - a key component of metabolic reactions, provides structure for bones and teeth, important for function of heart and kidney.
Potassium - essential for electrolyte balance and also muscle and nerve function.
Sodium - allows the body to maintain normal fluid balance and electrolytes.
Magnesium - helps cells restore and release energy for regular muscle and nerve function.
Trace Elements
Selenium - powerful antioxidant that reduces infections, protects blood cells, the heart, liver and lungs.
Sulphur - element of insulin and various amino acids, protects body against toxins.
Zinc - a component of more than 90 enzymes necessary for healthy skin, growth and the healing of wounds.
Copper - essential for formation of red blood cells, energy making, bone and connective tissues.
Iron - essential in the blood cells transporting oxygen through the body.
Cobalt - Used for anemia and stimulating new red blood cells. Required in the synthesis of vitamin B12.
Other Compounds
Monoamine- oxidase inhibitors - an enzyme that inhibits the oxidation of neurotransmitters, improves mood and feeling of well-being.
Erythropoietin - a hormone produced by specialized kidney cells to stimulate red blood cell production.