In Korea Deer Velvet is often given to children to promote growth while in the west Velvet Antler is used as an alternative to Viagra. In the sporting world athletes are using Deer Velvet as a natural alternative to steroids. Analysis Deer Velvet Antler is rich in minerals and trace elements. Analysis by the University of Alberta shows Velvet Antler to be rich in Protein, Collagens, Lipids, Uronic Acid, Sulfated GAG, Sialic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium. The process of removing antlers is regulated in New Zealand by an industry code of practice.
Velvet is removed using a local anaesthetic so the deer feels no pain.
This is carried out either under veterinary supervision or by trained and certified farmers. This process does not cause any stress to the animals. The velvet antler is then freeze dried under controlled conditions in a government licensed facility. Natural Aphrodisiac Western myth has it that deer velvet is also a natural aphrodisiac. While there is no scientific research to substantiate this it is possible that improved sexual vigor is a side effect of this health tonic.