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1000 +

1500 +3000 +

4500 +

Muscle, Health, RecoveryM.H.R.

Research Manual

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Muscle, Health, RecoveryM.H.R.

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Table of Contents

An Introduction to Velvet Antler ...................................................... 2

Velvet Antler Constituent Summary ................................................ 3

Velvet Antler Research ........................................................................... 4

Natural IGF-1 .................................................................................. 6

IGF-1 Research ............................................................................... 7

Additional Growth Factor Research ................................................13

References ...................................................................................15

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An Introduction to Velvet AntlerVelvet antler has been used for over two thousand years in ancient Eastern medicine and

is only second to ginseng in importance for the mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is considered one of the world’s oldest raw super foods because of its nutritional density

and lack of caloric impact. Velvet antler has uses ranging from safe anti-aging solutions

to enhancing the performance of many elite athletes. Thousands of papers have been

published on the composition and biochemical effects of velvet antler and its constituents.

This research has consistently revealed a host of health benefits to enhance immune and

neurological health as well as metabolic efficiency.

Velvet antler provides a more extensive collection of nutritional components than

any other single source used to provide raw materials for dietary supplements. The

biochemical matrix found in the live, growing velvet antler contains a complete range

of beneficial growth factors, saturated fatty acid molecules, phospholipids, minerals,

glycosaminoglycans, extracellular matrix components and the complete array of amino

acids.

Velvet antler supplementation may improve:

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Why antlers?

Antlers are the only mammalian appendages capable of continuous regeneration. Antlers

grow at an amount of one inch or more per day, representing the fastest rate of organ

growth in the animal kingdom. They can reach over six feet in diameter and weigh several

hundred pounds. Antlers transform each year from cartilage to a state of calcification

before naturally falling off and regenerating. During the cartilaginous state antlers are

KDUYHVWHG�DQG�SURFXUHG�LQWR�DQ�H[WUDFW��7KH�DQWOHUV�LQ�WKLV�VWDWH�DUH�QXWULHQW�ULFK�LQ�,*)����growth factors and other protein based structures.

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Velvet Antler Constituent Summary9HOYHW�DQWOHU�LV�QRW�V\QWKHWLFDOO\�GHULYHG�,*)����7KH�DFWLYH�LQJUHGLHQWV�IRXQG�LQ�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�include growth factors, minerals, trace mineral elements, proteins, collagen, lipids, and

glycosaminoglycans.

Growth Factors�� Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs)

�� Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

�� Erythropoietin (EPO)

�� Fibroblast growth factor (FGF)

�� Growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF9)

�� Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) I

�� Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) II

�� Interleukins

�� Nerve growth factor (NGF) and other

neurotrophins

�� Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

�� Transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-њ)

�� Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ћ)

�� Vascular endothelial growth factor

Amino Acids (Essential & Non-Essential)�� Alanine

�� Arginine

�� Asparagine

�� Aspartic acid

�� Cysteine

�� Glutamic acid

�� Glutamine

�� Glycine

�� +LVWLGLQH�� Isoleucine

�� Leucine

�� Lysine

�� Methionine

�� Phenylalanine

�� Proline

�� 6HULQH�� Threonine

�� Tryptophan

�� Tyrosine

�� Valine

Free Form Amino Acids�� Amino acid decarboxylase

�� Aminoadipic acid

�� Amino-N-butyric acid

�� Aspartic acid

�� B-aminoisobutyric acid

�� Beta-alanine

�� Beta-amino acid

�� Carnitine

�� Citrulline

�� Dihydroxy-L-phenylalinine

(DOPA)

�� Gamma-aminobutyric

acid (GABA)

�� +\GUR[\O\VLQH�� Ornithine

�� Phosphoethanolamine

�� Phosphoserine

�� 6DFURVLQH�� Taurine

�� y-Aminobutyric acid

�� ��0HWK\OKLVWLGLQH�� 3-Methylhistidine

Glycosaminoglycans�� Chondroitin sulfate

�� Dermatan sulfate

�� Proteoglycan decorin

�� +\DOXURQLF�DFLG

�� Keratan sulfate

�� ��HSL�3*(�� 3*(��� PGE2

�� 3*)�D�� 3*)�E

Phospholipids & Sphingolipids�� Cephalin

�� Ceramides

�� Lecithin

�� Lysocephalin

�� Lysolecithins

�� Lysophosphatidylcholine

�� Phosphatidylinositol

�� 6SKLQJRP\HOLQ

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Velvet Antler Research

Wound healing

Velvet antler contains high concentrations of growth factors such as insulin-like growth

IDFWRU����,*)�����WUDQVIRUPLQJ�JURZWK�IDFWRU����7*)�����DQG�HSLGHUPDO�JURZWK�IDFWRU��(*)��that are crucial for restoring damaged tissues. Numerous studies have demonstrated the

HQKDQFHG�ZRXQG�KHDOLQJ�HIIHFWV�WKDW�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�KDV�RQ�WLVVXH�LQMXULHV��5HVHDUFK�KDV�shown significantly increased expression of growth factors in skin treated with velvet antler

versus the controls. Additionally, researchers found faster wound healing, thicker skin,

stimulated hair growth, and enhanced fibroblast activity with the use of velvet antler.

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Skeletal system repair

Glycosaminoglycans such as chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine chondroitin, which

KDYH�EHHQ�HVWDEOLVKHG�DV�QDWXUDO�UHPHGLHV�WR�UHGXFH�SDLQ��VWRS�MRLQW�VSDFH�QDUURZLQJ��and even alter the pathology of osteoarthritis, can be found in great abundance in velvet

DQWOHU���6WXGLHV�KDYH�GHPRQVWUDWHG�WKH�HIIHFWV�WKDW�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�KDV�RQ�DUWKULWLF�MRLQWV�DQG�other skeletal system disorders. Velvet antler supplementation has been shown to reduce

RU�HOLPLQDWH�MRLQW�VZHOOLQJ�DQG�GLVWRUWLRQ��LQKLELW�WKH�GHYHORSPHQW�RI�DUWKULWLV��VLJQLILFDQWO\�increase fracture healing rates, increase bone mineral density, and even increase bone

width and osteoblast cells.

Refer to references 6-11.

Immunoprotective properties

5HFHQW�UHVHDUFK�KDV�GHPRQVWUDWHG�WKH�DELOLW\�RI�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�WR�LQKLELW�PLFURELDO�DQG�IXQJDO�growth by enhancing immunological function and suppressing inflammatory cytokines.

Macrophage and splenocyte activity have been shown to improve with velvet antler

supplementation.

Refer to references 12-15.

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Performance enhancing effects

Explosiveness, muscle recovery time, endurance capacity, strength and body composition

can all be improved with the use of velvet antler. Velvet antler supplementation has been

shown to reduce body fat and resting creatine kinase levels and increase strength, time to

exhaustion, anaerobic performance, and VO2 max.

Refer to references 16-17.

RNA synthesizing capabilities

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HQKDQFLQJ�WKH�DFWLYLW\�RI�51$�SRO\PHUDVH�DQG�SURWHLQ�V\QWKHVLV�LQ�WKH�OLYHU�DQG�NLGQH\V��

Refer to references 18-22.

Memory

With Alzheimer’s disease becoming so widespread, products that have the ability to inhibit

the decline of cognitive function are of great interest. A recent study was conducted using

YHOYHW�DQWOHU�RQ�PHPRU\�LPSDLUHG�PLFH��5HVXOWV�GHPRQVWUDWHG�WKDW�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�PLJKW�KDYH�the ability to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, ameliorate memory deficits, and

improve long term memory.

Refer to reference 23.

Stem cell findings

The annual regeneration of antlers is a phenomenon that has fascinated scientists for ages.

Although the mechanism is not yet thoroughly understood, velvet antler polypeptides have

been demonstrated to promote differentiation of neural, osteogenic, and adipogenic cell

lines in vitro. These findings have led researchers to believe in the probability of using stem

cells derived from velvet antler in regenerative medicine.

Refer to references 24-29.

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Natural IGF-12QH�RI�WKH�PDLQ�FRPSRQHQWV�LQ�YHOYHW�DQWOHU�LV�,*)����HVVHQWLDOO\�WKH�HQG�UHVXOW�RI�JURZWK�hormone. There has been considerable adverse publicity and misnomers about the effects

this polypeptide allegedly has on the human body, notably that it may be a cancer-causing

DJHQW��2Q�WKH�FRQWUDU\��PDQ\�VWXGLHV�VKRZ�WKDW�QDWXUDO�,*)���KDV�D�PXOWLWXGH�RI�SRVLWLYH�benefits for the treatment of several debilitating conditions. In fact, research actually

FRQFOXGHV�WKDW�LQFUHDVHG�QDWXUDO�,*)���OHYHOV�KDYH�D�SURWHFWLYH�DQG�VWLPXODWRU\�HIIHFW�RQ�the immune system.

7KH�QHJDWLYH�VLGH�HIIHFWV�WKDW�FDQ�EH�DWWULEXWHG�WR�,*)���LVRODWHV�DQG�+*+�DUH�GLUHFWO\�related to sources that come solely from the synthetic versions of the compound that are

developed in laboratories.

Velvet antler and IGF-1

9HOYHW�DQWOHU�SURYLGHV�D�QDWXUDO�VRXUFH�RI�ELR�DYDLODEOH�,*)����7KH�,*)���GHOLYHUHG�LQ�YHOYHW�antler is provided as it naturally occurs, with all of the bio-active constituents and the many

other supporting molecules in balance. Because the nutrients provided in velvet antler are

naturally derived and balanced, the nutrients your body does not use are passed through

your urine and sweat to prevent overdosing.

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IGF-1 Research5HVHDUFK�KDV�VKRZQ�D�PXOWLWXGH�RI�EHQHILWV�QDWXUDO�,*)���FDQ�KDYH�RQ�WKH�ERG\��%HQHILWV�include: building muscle mass, improving metabolism, nerve regeneration, immune

responses, blood sugar utilization, slowing the aging process and expanding longevity.

6WXGLHV�KDYH�FRQVLVWHQWO\�FRQFOXGHG�WKH�UHPDUNDEOH�HIIHFWV�RI�QDWXUDO�,*)���IRU�FKURQLF�conditions such as heart disease, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and obesity.

Some of the characteristics of IGF-1 deficiency include:

�� Decreased hair and nail growth

�� 'HFUHDVHG�+'/�FKROHVWHURO�� Depression

�� Elevated LDL

�� Emotional instability

�� Increased abdominal and visceral fat

�� Increased body fat percentage

�� Insulin resistance, which can

lead to type II diabetes

�� Lack of connective tissue

�� Poor memory

�� 5HGXFHG�H[HUFLVH�SHUIRUPDQFH�� 5HGXFHG�KHDUW�RXWSXW�DQG�VZHDWLQJ�� 5HGXFHG�VH[�GULYH�DQG�IXQFWLRQV�� 5HGXFHG�VNHOHWDO�PXVFOH�

strength and size

�� 5HGXFHG�WK\URLG�IXQFWLRQ�� Thin skin

Building muscle mass

There is tremendous amount of focus in the training of athletes today to get bigger, stronger

and faster by any and all means possible. Unfortunately, this often involves the use of

synthetic anabolic agents that have devastating long-term ramifications on the human body.

+XPDQ�JURZWK�KRUPRQH�LQMHFWLRQV��VWHURLGV�DQG�RWKHU�KDUPIXO�DJHQWV�KDYH�GHVWUXFWLYH�effects on muscle tissues, the endocrine system, exocrine system and even DNA.

1DWXUDO�,*)���LV�D�VDIH�DOWHUQDWLYH�WR�EXLOGLQJ�PXVFOH�PDVV�DQG�LV�PRUH�HIIHFWLYH�WKDQ�JURZWK�KRUPRQH�VXSSOHPHQWDWLRQ�LWVHOI��,Q�IDFW��WKH�PDMRULW\�RI�LQFUHDVHV�LQ�VWUHQJWK�DQG�muscle as well as the anti-aging effects of growth hormone are due to its ability to raise

,*)���OHYHOV�LQ�WKH�ERG\��,*)���DOVR�DFWV�DV�DQ�DQWL�FDWDEROLF�DQG�SOD\V�D�UROH�LQ�SUHYHQWLQJ�muscle atrophy, increasing muscle growth and increasing protein synthesis.

Refer to references 30-33.

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Improving muscle building

�� Increases proliferation and growth of muscle cells

without a corresponding rise in fat tissue

�� Increases uptake of amino acids into muscle cells, helping to regenerate muscle

tissue after exercise and assure that muscle protein synthesis takes place

�� Increases uptake of glucose into muscle cells

�� Improves utilization of fat for energy

�� Decreases utilization of carbohydrates

�� 5HGXFHV�FDWDEROLVP��PXVFOH�EUHDN�GRZQ��DIWHU�WUDLQLQJ�DQG�ZRUNRXWV

Increasing human metabolism

�� Improves white blood cell production

�� 5HVWRUHV�WKH�LPPXQH�SURPRWLQJ�O\PSKRLG�WLVVXH�� 6WLPXODWHV�WKH�SUROLIHUDWLRQ�RI�ERWK�%�DQG�7�O\PSKRF\WHV�WKDW�KHOS�WR�NLOO�YLUXVHV�� Increases the uptake and degradation of dangerous LDL cholesterol by macrophages

�� Improves nitrogen retention (muscle preservation) and increase sodium excretion

�� Improves parathyroid function vitamin D interaction to produce a dense bone matrix

�� 5HGXFHV�WKH�XULQDU\�K\GUR[\SUROLQH�H[FUHWLRQ

Losing fat

2QH�RI�WKH�PDMRU�LVVXHV�ZLWK�ORVLQJ�ZHLJKW�DQG�UHVWULFWLQJ�FDORULH�LQWDNH�LV�WKH�accompanying loss in muscle mass. Muscle mass has been directly proven to stimulate

PHWDEROLVP�DQG�IDW�ORVV��6WXGLHV�KDYH�VKRZQ�WKDW�LQGLYLGXDOV�UHFHLYLQJ�KXPDQ�JURZWK�hormone experience a significant lipolysis effect. Growth hormone increases the fat burning

PHFKDQLVP�LQWULQVLF�WR�,*)����WKHUHIRUH��SUHVHUYLQJ�DQG�LQFUHDVLQJ�OHDQ�ERG\�PDVV��,*)���DOVR�UHGXFHV�FRUWLVRO�OHYHOV�DQG�LPSURYHV�DQG�UHJXODWHV�KRUPRQDO�OHYHOV��ZKLFK�FDQ�EH�affected by calorie-restricted diets.

Improving the preservation of muscle mass when fat loss is experienced also benefits the

KHDOWK�RI�DQ�LQGLYLGXDO�GXULQJ�ZHLJKW�ORVV�SURFHGXUHV��6WXGLHV�KDYH�VKRZQ�WKDW�WKH�SLWXLWDU\�gland contains the same amount of growth hormone through an individual’s lifetime. With

age, however, the ability to release that growth hormone is blocked in the feedback loop

EHWZHHQ�,*)���LQ�WKH�OLYHU�DQG�WKH�K\SRWKDODPXV�LQ�WKH�EUDLQ��,QVWHDG�RI�UHGXFHG�OHYHOV�RI�,*)���VLJQDOLQJ�WR�WKH�EUDLQ�WR�GLUHFW�WKH�SLWXLWDU\�JODQG�WR�PDNH�PRUH�JURZWK�KRUPRQH��WKLV�IHHGEDFN�ORRS�LV�EURNHQ�GRZQ�ZLWK�DJH��7KLV�LV�ZK\�VXSSOHPHQWLQJ�ZLWK�,*)���LV�QRW�associated with a negative feedback loop.

Refer to references 34-35.

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Slowing the aging process

Growth hormone is the primary hormone of the endocrine system. As it pulsates out from

WKH�SLWXLWDU\�JODQG��LW�LV�TXLFNO\�FRQYHUWHG�E\�WKH�OLYHU�LQWR�,*)����WKH�PHWDEROLWH�IRUP�RI�WKH�KRUPRQH�WKDW�LV�UHDG\�WR�EH�XVHG�E\�WKH�ERG\��*URZWK�KRUPRQH�DQG�,*)���OHYHOV�GHFUHDVH�significantly as humans get older, especially after the age of 40. The decline in growth

hormone is directly associated with certain aging signs like wrinkling skin, graying hair,

decreased energy, decreased sexual function, increased body fat, heart disease, and weak

and brittle bones. All of these symptoms of aging can be slowed down and even reversed

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,Q�DGGLWLRQ��UHVHDUFK�KDV�VKRZQ�WKDW�,*)���UHYHUVHV�WKH�VKULQNLQJ�RI�WKH�WK\PXV��ZKLFK�LV�one of the most important immune modulation organs in the body. This research shows

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Refer to references 36-38.

Increasing lifespan

,*)���KDV�WKH�SRWHQWLDO�WR�LQFUHDVH�OLIHVSDQ��7KH�EOXHSULQW�RI�OLIH�WKDW�GHWHUPLQHV�DJH�LV�'1$��7KH�'HSDUWPHQW�RI�&OLQLFDO�5HVHDUFK�DW�WKH�/RQJHYLW\�,QVWLWXWH�,QWHUQDWLRQDO�KDV�VWXGLHG�KRZ�QDWXUDO�VRXUFHV�RI�,*)���PD\�VRRQ�EH�DEOH�WR�WXUQ�ROG�FHOOV�LQWR�QHZ�RQHV��,*)���FDQ�KHOS�SURGXFH�QHZ�KHDOWK\�FHOOV�DQG�NHHS�WKHP�LQ�D�KHDOWK\�VWDWH�IRU�DV�ORQJ�DV�possible. The cells ability to function relies on the genetic material of DNA. This resides in

the nucleus of the cell that codes for all proteins, hormones and enzymes that make the

cell run. Oxygen radicals and other factors such as UV light are constantly damaging DNA.

DNA has the ability to repair itself but this ability is dramatically reduced within the aging

process. Certain antioxidants can reduce the damage to DNA, but none have been shown to

EH�DV�HIIHFWLYH�DV�,*)���

(XURSHDQ�UHVHDUFKHUV�KDYH�VKRZQ�WKDW�,*)���LV�FDSDEOH�RI�GRLQJ�ZKDW�RWKHU�DQWLR[LGDQWV�FDQQRW��,*)���LQLWLDWHV�WKH�WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ�RI�QXFOHLF�DFLGV�LQWR�WKH�QXFOHXV�RI�WKH�FHOO�ZKHUH�DNA resides. It provides the raw materials necessary to repair damage to DNA and initiate

cell division, helping to slow the aging process.

Refer to references 39-40.

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Improving blood sugar utilization

6\QWKHWLF�KXPDQ�JURZWK�KRUPRQH�LQMHFWLRQV�FDQ�FDXVH�LQVXOLQ�UHVLVWDQFH�DQG�IXUWKHU�FRPSOLFDWH�WKH�FRQGLWLRQV�RI�W\SH�,,�GLDEHWLFV��2Q�WKH�RWKHU�KDQG��QDWXUDO�,*)���DFWXDOO\�KDV�similar properties to insulin and helps improve the blood sugar profiles in these individuals.

6WXGLHV�ZHUH�FRQGXFWHG�E\�UHVHDUFKHUV�DW�WKH�1HPRXUV�&KLOGUHQ·V�&OLQLF�LQ�-DFNVRQYLOOH��Florida, on three groups of individuals with insulin resistance. They concluded that patients

WUHDWHG�ZLWK�,*)���KDG�OHVV�PXVFOH�ORVV��LPSURYHG�RXWFRPHV�IURP�VXUJHU\�DQG�QRUPDOL]HG�blood sugar levels, even when administered with conflicting pharmaceuticals that are known

to cause insulin resistance.

Refer to reference 41-42.

Diabetic neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating nervous system complication experienced by both

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Refer to references 43-44.

Improving heart functions

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D�����GHFOLQH�LQ�SXOPRQDU\�DUWHU\�SUHVVXUH�DQG�D�����GHFUHDVH�LQ�WKH�ULJKW�DUWHULDO�pressure, while the placebo group experienced no such improvements.

Refer to references 45-46.

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Repairing nerve damage

,*)���KDV�EHHQ�VKRZQ�WR�UHSDLU�DQG�UHFRQQHFW�VHYHUHG�QHUYH�HQGLQJV�XS�WR�D�GLVWDQFH�RI�six millimeters. According to scientists at the Institute of Neurobiology at the University of

*RWKHQEXUJ��,*)���E\�LWVHOI�RU�LQ�FRPELQDWLRQ�ZLWK�RWKHU�JURZWK�IDFWRUV�FDQ�VWLPXODWH�QHUYH�UHJHQHUDWLRQ��,*)���KDV�EHHQ�VKRZQ�WR�KDYH�D�UHPDUNDEOH�JURZWK�HIIHFW�RQ�VSLQDO�FRUG�PRWRU�QHXURQV�E\�LQFUHDVLQJ�QHXUDO�DFWLYLW\�LQ�WKH�VSLQDO�FXOWXUH�E\�����������,W�KDV�DOVR�been shown to significantly decrease the preprogrammed cell death in embryos and has

shown a tenfold increase on the intramuscular nerve sprouting in laboratory mice.

5HVHDUFKHUV�DW�WKH�8QLYHUVLW\�RI�0LFKLJDQ�KDYH�DOVR�GHPRQVWUDWHG�WKDW�,*)���FDQ�VWLPXODWH�the protective covering around the nerves, the myelin sheath. In debilitating diseases like

PXOWLSOH�VFOHURVLV�DQG�$/6��/RX�*HKULJ·V�GLVHDVH���GDPDJH�DURXQG�WKH�P\HOLQ�VKHDWK�SUHYHQWV�VLJQDOV�EHWZHHQ�WKH�EUDLQ�DQG�WKH�QHUYHV�IURP�EHLQJ�WUDQVPLWWHG��,*)���DQG�RWKHU�JURZWK�IDFWRUV�KDYH�EHHQ�VKRZQ�WR�UH�JURZ�WKLV�SURWHFWLYH�VKHDWK��,*)���ZDV�WKH�PRVW�effective of the growth factors in inducing the growth of the myelin sheath and neuron cell

and also helps the nerves remain normal and re-grow even when diabetic conditions were

present.

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peripheral nerves.

Refer to references 47-48.

Relieving fibromyalgia

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alternative for individuals suffering from fibromyalgia.

Refer to references 49-50.

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Reducing prostate-specific antigens

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was found in long-term treatment.

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prostate cancer with direct supplementation of endocrine hormones have actually

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cancer cells.

Refer to reference 51-52.

Improving immune system responses

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Refer to references 53-54.

Bone fracture, density and osteoporosis

Bone related complications and illness are one of the leading concerns of the aging

population today. Bone is a dynamic tissue that is constantly reabsorbing and renewing

itself by principal cells that mediate this process. The three main cells involved are

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Refer to references 55-57.

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Arthritic complications

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Refer to references 58-59.

Additional Growth Factor Research

Cosmetic and topical applications of growth factors

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of wrinkles, dark spots, skin cancer, broken vessels, yellowing of skin tone, and leathery

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and clinical outcomes of topical applications for photo damaged skin. Growth factors can

initiate wound healing, promote new skin cell proliferation, increase collagen formation,

stimulate formation of capillaries under the skin for oxygen delivery and participate in

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Refer to references 60-63.

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Tendon, ligament, bone and connective tissue healing

*URZWK�IDFWRUV��ERQH�PRUSKRJHQHWLF�SURWHLQ��WUDQVIRUPLQJ�JURZWK�IDFWRU����ILEUREODVW�JURZWK�factor, vascular endothelial, platelet derived growth factor, epidermal growth factor and

insulin-like growth factor) can enhance fracture-healing rates in bones, ligaments, tendons

and open wounds. Many growth factors in velvet antler initiate the tissue rebuilding process,

while reducing inflammation and stimulating collagen production. Additionally, growth

factors are present in multiple stages of the healing process and play a role in shortening

and improving the recovery from tissue laceration, ruptures, tears and inflammation.

Refer to references 64-68.

Nerve regenerating properties

Neurotropic factors isolated in velvet antler are polypeptides that support the growth,

differentiation and survival of neurons. These neuro-regenerative factors increase motor neuron

activity and support catecholamine production that enhances neurotransmitters and nerve

transmission. There is a belief that these growth factors could be used to treat mood disorders

and even more severe complications of the peripheral nervous system like neurodegenerative

diseases.

Refer to references 69-71.

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