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Deer antler velvet benefits
Why active adults add deer antler velvet to their routine, from strength and recovery to healthy joints and staying active as they get older.*
Key points
- Deer antler velvet is taken to support strength, recovery and healthy joints as part of an active routine.*
- It has been part of traditional wellness practice for more than 2,000 years.
- Velvet naturally contains proteins, amino acids, collagen, chondroitin and minerals.
- A spray makes it easy to stay consistent: five sprays, twice a day.
Supports strength*
The number one reason people reach for deer antler velvet. Lifters, weekend athletes and people with physical jobs add it to their routine to support strength alongside the work they're already putting in.
Supports recovery*
Hard training takes a toll. Velvet is part of how a lot of active adults look after themselves between sessions, along with sleep, food and rest days.
Supports healthy joints*
Velvet naturally contains both collagen and chondroitin, two components of cartilage. That's why joint support has been part of its reputation for as long as people have used it.
Helps you stay active*
For many people it's simply part of a daily routine for staying active and feeling like themselves as they get older.
A tradition that has lasted
Velvet antler has been valued in traditional Chinese, Korean and broader East Asian wellness practice for more than 2,000 years. Few supplements have that kind of history.
What's in deer antler velvet
Velvet is growing tissue, so it naturally contains the building blocks growing tissue needs: proteins and amino acids, collagen, glycosaminoglycans such as chondroitin, and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. More in what is deer antler velvet.
What research shows
The best-known study is a 10-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in 2015. Thirty-two resistance-trained men took deer antler velvet or a placebo twice a day while training. Both groups got stronger. Relative to body weight, only the velvet group showed significant gains in bench press (4%) and squat (10%), along with an increase in aerobic capacity, and no adverse changes in blood chemistry.
That study used deer antler velvet in capsule form at its own dose, and research in people is still early, so we don't promise the same results. The best way to see how it fits your routine is to take it consistently, and every order is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Getting the most from it
- Be consistent. Five sprays, twice a day, every day.
- Do the basics. Training, sleep and food come first. BIOANTLER™ fits around them.
- Take it the right way. Hold each serving under your tongue for about 20 seconds. See how to use deer antler spray.
Adults only. Talk to your physician first if you're pregnant or nursing, take medication or have a medical condition. Competing in a tested sport? Check with your governing body.
Questions
What are the benefits of deer antler velvet?
Deer antler velvet is taken to support strength, recovery, healthy joints and an active lifestyle.*
Is there research on deer antler velvet?
Yes. In a 10-week, placebo-controlled study of 32 resistance-trained men, only the velvet group showed significant strength gains relative to body weight. Research in people is still early.
Is deer antler velvet safe?
It's sold as a dietary supplement for healthy adults. Talk to your physician first if you're pregnant or nursing, take medication or have a medical condition.