Sunday, December 15, 2013

Antler Velvet Nutrients


Antler Velvet Nutrients
Perhaps one of the best animal-derived supplements ever, antler velvet provides a ton of nutrients which makes it very beneficial to whoever consumes it. There are a number of facts one must know about this supplement, given that it has proven to help out anyone that uses it. Though some of the nutrients were mentioned in the previous article, let's take an in-depth look because delving deeper will give you a better idea of why this food supplement is very sought after.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Antler velvet contains glucosamine and chondroitin, compounds that promote positive joint health and growth. You may not really know this but the mere use of the joints, especially the knees, damage the cartilage. This becomes a problem especially if one is experiencing the symptoms brought about by the degenerative osteoarthritis. 

  • As mentioned previously, glucosamine and chondroitin promote joint health and growth, thus it is able to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
  • Before the arthritis can even take effect, glucosamine and chondroitin from the antler velvet are able to heal the joints and strengthen the cartilage before the degenerative conditions manifest.
  • By providing the above mentioned benefits, antler velvet prevents joint inflammation and the occurrence of the bones from scratching one another effectively ridding the pain and the stiffness. 
  • Aside from glucosamine and chondroitin, antler velvet contains prostaglandins, substances with anti-inflammatory properties. 

Insulin Growth Factor – 1

Antler velvet contains IGF -1, a hormone that is produced in the liver that stimulates the Human Growth Hormone. Basically, how does this help the body?

  • Due to it stimulating the production of the Human Growth Hormone, it helps out in promoting growth to children and adolescents, thus stretching their growth and making it reach their full potential. This makes antler velvet a must for children, especially to those that are somehow suffering from malnutrition and stunted growth.
  • To adults, IGF-1 helps out in anabolic functions (pertaining to bodily functions that help in energy storage and metabolism) thus enhancing physical capabilities, especially on the part of athletes and body builders.
  • Antler velvet is a must especially to people who expose themselves to strenuous physical activity every day. This is so because IGF-1 is able to help out in healing muscles that suffered trauma (every time you lift weights, this happens). This shortens the recovery period due to it making regeneration a lot faster. It helps in making workouts frequent, and recovery periods requiring less time.

Other important nutrients

Aside from the above mentioned substances, there are other nutrients that are provided by antler velvet. With that said, here are some of which.

  • Calcium – as you may have learned in primary school, calcium is an essential nutrient in bone growth and development, making it essential nutrient to developing children.
  • Iron – this nutrient helps out in promoting the health of blood, allowing the red blood cells to distribute oxygen and other nutrients efficiently.
  • Vitamin D – this vitamin helps out in the absorption of calcium.

Antler velvet has been used as a traditional medicine for over a two thousand years by the people of eastern countries, like China and Korea. Though it has been attested to cure ailments like high blood pressure and poor libido, it is not considered a drug (like all food supplements) and is not designed to cure certain ailments. With that said however, it is guaranteed to provide the above mentioned nutrients and benefits!

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