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Deer Antler Velvet

IGF-1-containing traditional preparation marketed for recovery.

Athletic PerformanceMuscle Growth

Overview

IGF-1-containing traditional preparation marketed for recovery.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Provides growth factors (IGF-1, IGF-2) and glycosaminoglycans.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Minimal evidence for strength or recovery in humans

        Limited evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
          • · Allergic reaction
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500–1000 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTInt J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab · 2003

            Deer antler velvet in resistance-trained men

            Sleivert G, et al.

            10-week DB-RCT in 38 men.

            Key findings

            No statistically significant effect on strength or aerobic capacity.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Deer Antler Velvet — Minimal evidence for strength or recovery in humans

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Deer Antler Velvet — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Deer Antler Velvet — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Deer Antler Velvet — clinical evidence

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