Introduction
Deer velvet is the soft hair covering a deer’s antlers. It has been used to improve athletic performance. Deer velvet can be taken as a pill, powder, or extract. It can also be used a spray.
Dosages
There are no advised doses for deer velvet.
What Research Shows
There is not enough data to support that deer velvet is helpful in treating health problems. We will review future studies as they are published.
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Safety Notes
It may be safe to take deer velvet for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REF1 Conaglen HM, Suttie JM, Conaglen JV. Effect of deer velvet on sexual function in men and their partners: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Arch Sex Behav. 2003;32:271–8.
REF2 Allen M, Oberle K, Grace M, et al. A randomized clinical trial of elk velvet antler in rheumatoid arthritis. Biol Res Nurs. 2008;9:254-261.