WHAT IS DEER VELVET?
HOW IS IT COLLECTED?
HOW IS IT PROCESSED?
WHAT RESEARCH IS THERE ON DEER VELVET?
HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE PER DAY?
HOW SAFE IS IT? ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
WHAT ELSE IS IN YOUR CAPSULES?
IS THERE A USE BY DATE?

WHAT IS DEER VELVET?
A completely natural substance, deer antler velvet is full of ingredients that promote good health, stamina, and recovery. It contains a number of natural growth factors, including IGF I and II, cartilage, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and collagen. Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are both key ingredients in the treatment of joint pain such as arthritis, being natural anti-inflammatories and helping rebuild damaged cartilage.

HOW IS IT COLLECTED?
Deer velvet is deciduous - that is, it is shed naturally every year in late winter/ early spring. We are certified under the National Velveting Standards Body programme to remove the velvet, which is done by one of our team with veterinary training. The National Velveting Standards Body programme operates under the Government's National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.

HOW IS IT PROCESSED?
Once collected, the velvet is sent to Ministry of Agriculture (MAF) licensed Luggate Game Packers who process and freeze dry the velvet. It is then sent to Alaron Products in Nelson who powder, capsulize, and do lab tests on the velvet before packaging it. Alaron is also a MAF licensed processor.

WHAT RESEARCH IS THERE ON DEER VELVET?
New Zealand is at the forefront of research into the properties of deer velvet. While a lot of initial work was done by Asian and Russian scientists, Deer Industry New Zealand and AgResearch Invermay have set up a research fund to continue the excellent work begun by AgResearch Invermay.
While much of the research is not available on the Internet, we have put links to some other relevant material.
It has been widely accepted for thousands of years in Asian countries that deer velvet is, at the very least, an essential tonic. The continuing scientific work being done now is proving that.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE PER DAY?
The recommended daily dosage for WF Deer Velvet Ltd is one to two capsules twice a day or as directed by your practitioner. For a sports boost, we recommend two capsules twice a day. To gain the maximum benefit, we suggest you take your capsules at least one hour before or after meals.

HOW SAFE IS IT? ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Clinical trials and other research have not shown any side effects to taking 100% natural deer velvet capsules. Always follow the instructions as to the daily dosage or as prescribed by your practitioner.

WHAT ELSE IS IN YOUR CAPSULES?
The capsules are 100% deer velvet. The casing is gelatine.

IS THERE A USE BY DATE?
Deer velvet capsules have a relatively long life - up to two years after production. Look for the best before date on your WF Deer Velvet Ltd bottle.