Research has shown that elk velvet antler has beneficial effects on muscle strength, endurance and recovery from exercise. There is a multitude of scientific evidence from several studies that reveal such evidence, applies as much for animals as it does for humans. It has been suggested that the composition of elk velvet antler includes Growth Factor-1, which is similar to insulin (insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), the Growth Hormones precursors (GH), as well as pantocrin. All these function individually and synergistically, to improve muscle composition, vitality and the amount of time it takes to recover after a workout.

It was also stated that elk velvet antler could be a precious source of non-refined IGF-1, which could improve muscle development. The level of IGF-1 declines progressively from age 25, and has prejudicial effects on muscle tissue and muscle strength. Re-establishing the level of IGF-1 has enormous un-limited anabolic potential, but only through assimilation of amino acids inside the muscle cells. With IGF-1, your body re-establishes other missing hormones such as DHEA, melatonin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone to normal levels.

Additionally, studies indicate that consuming zinc and magnesium supplements could increase the potential effect of GH, resulting in the recovery of tissues, tissue repair and growth of the muscles. In elk velvet antler, we find the following minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorous, sulphur, potassium, sodium, copper, selenium and cobalt.

Considering that there are several ways of increasing the GH hormones, elk velvet antler could be considered a natural “reservoir” agent; meaning that it can supply good nutrients in good proportion, having synergistic and optimal benefits allowing for the release of GH.

The effects of building muscle with testosterone are well known to scientists. In a 1992 study of normal subjects, it was demonstrated that they gained an average of 16.5 pounds of their body size in 12 weeks by simply taking testosterone supplements. It was demonstrated that by taking elk velvet antler supplements, levels of testosterone in the plasma, increased by 5 to 6 times. It was suggested that the increased levels of testosterone are partly the result of the gonadotropia effect of the gonad (sexual) glands.

Pantocrin and other natural substances are found in elk velvet antler. They all accelerate the natural process of returning the body to normal levels after a physical, external or biochemical challenge. Today, it is suggested that the adaptogenic properties of elk velvet antler, combined with its anti-inflammatory benefits bring about a hematopoitical (oxygen transportation) improvement, due to its erythropoietic activity (synthesis of red cells in the blood). This, in turn, leads to increased efficiency in eliminating lactic acid, thus contributing to increased muscle composition, vitality, as well as faster recovery after exercising.

Several clinical studies have proven that elk velvet antler is a complete natural substance that has positive effects on our muscular system. It can be used either to boost the body and/or to improve recovery time.

With these words, I hope you will choose the new supplements that will benefit your future training. I wish you a Vie de Velours, naturally.