Southern Cross Velvet FAQ

Frequently asked questions about
Deer Antler Velvet Extract, Powder, and IGF-1 Spray

What is Deer Antler Velvet?

It is a natural supplement with no added chemicals or, simply stated, the Creator's gift for all creatures. Deer antlers grow extremely rapidly and are naturally cast every year thus beginning a new cycle of growth. Velvet is the young antler in a cartilaginous state, harvested both for its nutritional and medicinal value and to prevent injury to the stags during the rutting season. Although contrary to the name, the velvety fur covering is removed during processing and is not included in the antler velvet supplements.

Is this a completely humane practice?

Absolutely. The harvesting of velvet is controlled by a strict Veterinary Code of Conduct in New Zealand, under the supervision of veterinarians. A local anesthetic is administered at the time of removal when the antler is mainly formed of cartilage and is well-supplied with blood vessels. The stags are then immediately released to graze. Deer in New Zealand are prized animals and their health and well-being is of the utmost importance to the farmers. This practice has the endorsement of veterinarians, animal behaviorists and animal welfarists.

Why is Antler Velvet important to you?

	It rejuvenates and restores the body. One of its most important functions is to stimulate the immune system by increasing the white blood cells and stimulating the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
	Arthritic/Rheumatism pain is greatly reduced due to the proven anti-inflammatory effects of velvet. The anti-inflammatory Prostaglandins play an important role in the body's response to inflammation, tissue injury and pain. Glucosamines rebuild cartilage and reduce inflammation. As a nutritional supplement, and not a drug, Deer Antler Velvet is proving to be a safe and natural alternative to synthetic steroids, significantly increasing stamina, endurance and muscle tone.
	The fast growing nutrient rich cartilage of Velvet Antler contains many growth factors which have shown under preliminary investigation at AgResearch to improve cell growth and to possess anti-tumor properties. AgResearch has also shown that Velvet Antler increases the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs while reducing their side effects.
	The use of Deer Velvet by Olympic athletes has significantly increased their endurance and muscular strength, which has attracted the attention of sports doctors worldwide. A safe and natural alternative to synthetic steroids. Tests carried out at Otago University in 1998, showed PE students using deer velvet had almost twice the improvement in strength as those taking a placebo. The significance of this information is equally important for animals as their endurance and muscular strength will also be enhanced with no adverse side effects.
	Velvet not only builds blood, but has been shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure. Several of its main components have been shown to lower blood pressure. It has been shown to normalize blood pressure in both hypo-hyper-tensive patients.
	Recent studies have shown Pure Antler Velvet Powder to be more effective in the treatment of arthritis and other joint related problems.

Deer Velvet Extract versus Pure Deer Velvet Powder

No toxicity has been shown in Velvet consumption. In fact, in Asia it has been deemed to be a nutritional food. For more immediate results, Deer Velvet Extract may be used. However, Pure Deer Velvet Powder can be taken to achieve the same remarkable results at a slower rate. For dogs and cats, we do recommend the pure powder for arthritic conditions.

How fast will results be seen?

Since the effect is cumulative, some people/animals see beneficial results within a week while others may not experience noticeable effects for thirty to forty days, depending on the individual.

There are five grades of Deer Antler
Velvet Extract and Powder:

1. Super A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D

We offer only Super A in our Deer Antler
Velvet Extract and Powder.

Oriental medicine has long regarded the deer as the ultimate medicinal animal and velvet as the most sought after product of the deer. Asian medicine differs from the scientific Western approach since it is based on the promotion of health and prevention of illness rather than concentrating on treating diseases.

Southern Cross Velvet offers you the finest quality of Deer Antler Velvet from New Zealand. Our products are harvested under the most humane conditions, a fact as important to us as to you, since we are strong animal advocates. The velvet is processed in tightly controlled licensed government facilities. The information we offer on this site is as accurate as it is possible to obtain. Deer Velvet, as with all supplements, is not to be taken as a substitute for medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose or cure disease.

Frequently asked questions about Deer Antler Velvet Extract, Powder, and IGF-1 Spray