Deer Antler Velvet is a pre-calcified antler in its growth stage. Unlike popular belief, deer velvet is not the fuzzy velvet covering the antler, but it is the antler itself while in the growth phase. This antler velvet is extracted, humanely, from our free-range deer's antlers on an annual basis in order to create our supplement. 

IGF-1 stands for Insulin-like Growth Factor-1, which is a natural hormone that is created in the body and has strong interactions with Human Growth Hormone (HGH). While it is naturally created in the body to regulate how our bodies grow, it can be increased through supplementation. It is occasionally used to supplement people who have reduced amounts of IGF-1 in the body.

This is why it's very important that you purchase pure liquid deer velvet. Taking synthetic deer velvet, which we do not sell, can result in the body not creating its own natural growth factors.

No. Deer antler velvet (or DAV) is not illegal and is not banned in any sport. There have been many questions about DAV's use because it can increase the levels of IGF-1 in the body. So, while it can give you an edge in competition, it is completely legal and is not banned in any sport. It was very controversial when Ray Lewis used Deer Antler Velvet to heal a torn tricep injury before the Super Bowl, but the supplement is not banned.

The best, and only form of Deer Antler Velvet that works, is taking it in liquid form. That is why we do not offer our product in capsules or sprays. Liquid formulas of Deer Antler Velvet are the only type of formula that have a high absorption rate. Many supplement companies choose to sell their DAV formula in capsule form. While it may be more convenient to take, capsule formulas are much less potent than liquids and would need to be in much higher doses to be anywhere near as effective as liquid DAV. The absorption rate of liquid is much greater than capsules as well. The concentrated liquid formula will give you far better results than any spray or capsule ever could.