Red Deer Antler Velvet Complex — Capsules, 60 Count — Recovery, Vitality & Joint Support*
LifeSource Vitamins Red Deer Antler Velvet Complex combines New Zealand–sourced red deer antler velvet with time-honored botanicals (e.g., Tribulus, Maca, Epimedium) and supportive nutrients (e.g., D-Aspartic Acid) to help support post-training recovery, stamina, and overall vitality.* Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency, and label accuracy.
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ What’s in deer antler velvet?* — Reviews describe antler velvet as rich in collagen, peptides, and growth-factor–like components found within antler tissue; these may help explain traditional uses for recovery and resilience.*
NIH/PMC — 2020
✓ Performance outcomes (human)* — Systematic review of randomized trials reports no consistent improvements in VO₂max, strength, or endurance versus placebo; larger, well-controlled RCTs are needed.*
NIH/PubMed — 2013
✓ Joint & cartilage (preclinical)* — Antler-derived collagen peptides and extracts demonstrate chondroprotective activity in laboratory/animal models; human confirmation is pending.*
NIH/PMC — 2021
✓ Anti-fatigue & immune signals (preclinical)* — Peptide fractions show anti-fatigue and immune-modulating effects in early research; clinical relevance remains to be established.*
NIH/PMC — 2022
✓ D-Aspartic Acid & botanicals (context)* — D-Aspartic Acid and botanicals such as Tribulus/Maca have mixed human data; results vary by dose, extract, and study design.*
NIH/PubMed — 2013
✓ Anti-doping advisory* — IGF-1 is prohibited by sport anti-doping rules; athletes should consult their governing body before using any product marketed for IGF-1.*
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WADA
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Traditional vitality & recovery* — Longstanding use and emerging preclinical data point to roles in recovery pathways; confirmatory human trials are needed.*
NIH/PubMed — 2013
✓ Joint health & regeneration (exploratory)* — Preclinical studies suggest potential tissue regeneration benefits; clinical evidence is limited.*
NIH/PMC — 2021
✓ Muscle recovery support (exploratory)* — Preliminary evidence indicates potential post-training recovery benefits; human data are inconclusive.*
NIH/PMC — 2022
✓ Vitality & stamina (exploratory)* — Traditional use with Botanicals like Tribulus and Maca suggests vitality support; human evidence varies.*
NIH/PubMed — 2013
✓ Anti-inflammatory potential (preclinical)* — Early research on antler velvet peptides suggests anti-inflammatory effects; further studies required.*
NIH/PMC — 2020
✓ Metabolic support (exploratory)* — Limited data suggest potential metabolic benefits; clinical validation is lacking.*
NIH/PMC — 2022
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Antler velvet research* — Studies from University of California and Johns Hopkins University explore antler velvet’s biochemical composition and potential applications.*
NIH/PMC — 2020
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Review of antler velvet composition* — Analysis by National Institutes of Health highlights collagen and growth factors in antler velvet.*
NIH/PMC — 2020
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- New Zealand Red Deer Antler Velvet* — provides naturally occurring peptides/collagen; human performance benefits remain mixed and inconclusive.*
- Tribulus, Maca, Epimedium, D-Aspartic Acid* — traditionally used for vitality and training support; modern human data are variable and product-specific.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Supports post-training recovery and stamina*
- Preclinical evidence suggests joint/cartilage support*
- Includes Tribulus, Maca, Epimedium & D-Aspartic Acid*
- Non-GMO, gluten-free; made in GMP/FDA-registered facilities*
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3rd-party tested for purity & potency*
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 2 capsules daily with water, preferably at the same time each day, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. If you compete in drug-tested sport or take medications, consult your physician/coach or anti-doping authority before use.*
Product Specifications
- Count — 60 capsules
- Form — Vegetable capsules
- Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Red Deer Antler Velvet Complex capsules for recovery, stamina, and joint support — with Tribulus, Maca, Epimedium & D-Aspartic Acid. 3rd-party tested. Supported by studies published in NIH/PubMed!*
