The Magic Of Elk Velvet Antler (E.V.A.)
Growth Hormones & Essential Amino Acids
Bone Health
Chondroitin Sulphate & Prostaglandins
Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Glucosamine Sulphate
Synovial Fluid and Connective Tissue
Collagen
Synovial Fluid & Cartilage
Tendons & Bone
Hyaluronic Acid
Synovial Fluid & Cartilage
Minerals
Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese,
Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sulfur, Zinc
A Healthy Joint
Contains
WHAT IS ELK VELVET
ANTLER (E.V.A.)?
Elk Velvet Antler refers to the Velvet Stage (the first stage) of antler growth.
During this first stage of growth, the antler is made of cartilage and it is covered with a soft fuzzy coat of hair that
is referred to as velvet.
In the Velvet Stage, the antler will grow approximately 2 cm per day. This rapid growth is a result of an amazing combination of Nutrients and Natural Growth Hormones that are only present at this stage.
The antlers are humanely removed while still in this cartilage stage, prior to them starting to calcify into bone.
The antler is then dried and the skin and hair are removed and it is ground into powder.
It is this powder that I bake into my Canine Cookies.
Male elk naturally shed their antlers and grow a new set every year, therefore E.V.A. can be harvested from the elk annually.
Reference for above information:
Ewashkiw, C., & Allen, M. (2001). Velvet Antler, a Gift From Nature. Calgary, AB. Style-Craft Printing Ltd.
Additional Resources:
Alberta Elk Commission:
"Antler Science and Product Technology"
by the Antler Science and Product Technology Research Centre,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2001.
Edited by SIM, J.S., SUNWOO, H.H., HUSDON, R.J., and JEON, B.T.