Elk Velvet Composition

What is the Composition of Velvet Antler?
taken from the "Booklet Velvet Antler, Gift from Nature"
with permission from the authors, Cindy Ewashkiw D.T. and Marion Allen PhD., R.N.

Minerals/Trace Elements
Calcium (Ca)	-provides structure for bones and teeth, and is essential for nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
Copper(Cu)	-necessary for red blood cell development, bones, nerves
Iron(Fe)	-essential for blood cells transporting oxygen throughout the body.
Manganese(Mn)	-needed for development of bones and connective tissue, and for normal functioning of the nervous system.
Magnesium (Mg)	-needed in metabolic reactions and storing and releasing energy in cells.
Phosphorus(P)	-provides structure for bones and teeth, and is a component of nearly all metabolic reactions.
Potassium(K)	-needed for nerve and muscle function.
Selenium(Se)	-powerful antioxidant.
Sulfur(S)	-is a component of various amino acids and insulin.
Zinc	-part of the enzymes involved in digestion and respiration, and is necessary for normal wound healing and skin health.

Proteins/Collagen/Lipids
Proteins (Including all essential amino acids)	-are the structural materials in cells, and aid in growth and repair of tissues.
Collagen	-a major structural component of bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
Lipids (All essential fatty acids including omega 3 and 6)	-build cell parts and boost energy for cellular activities.

Growth Hormones and Growth Factors
Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Growth hormones and factors have an effect on growth and maintenance of bones, promoting protein and fat metabolism, stimulating cartilage growth, and thickening and lengthening bones in children. They also have growth promoting actions on the skin.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAG's)
Hyaluronic acid	-is the cement material of connective tissue and a component of synovial fluid that cushions the joint.
Chondroitin sulphate	-an extremely potent anti-inflammatory agent.
Glucosamine sulphate	-an amino sugar that occurs naturally in the body. It's glue-like qualities help to hold tissues together. It is also a major component of synovial fluid, which lubricates and serves as a shock absorber for the joints.
Erthropoeitin	-a hormone produced in the kidneys and released into the bloodstream in response to low oxygen levels, thus helping to increase oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
Prostaglandins	-a chemical messenger produced in virtually all tissues causing a broad range of positive effects on many of the body's defense systems.
Phospholipids	-effective structural materials in cell membranes. They help to facilitate the passage of fat in and out of cells and blood.
Glycosphingolipids	-involved in cell metabolism and growth.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING ELK ANTLER TO HORSES

Usage #1: If elk antler is used for the purpose of helping with arthritis, old injuries causing joint stiffness, endurance, horse racing or general health:

Sprinkle 2ml to 15ml spoonfuls slightly heaped per day onto the horse's oats. Do this for 5 days, and then cut back to 1 spoonful per day until the problems are resolved.

Usage #2: If the antler is used for the purpose of open cuts, slashes, scrapes, punctures, wounds or proud flesh:

Sprinkle on the feed as above, PLUS
Mix a little water with some freeze-dried elk antler powder and make a paste. It will go black in color
Wash the wound thoroughly ONCE with cold water
Put the paste on the entire open area, thin but not so you can see through it. If it's in a bad area and wants to fall off, then use gauze, the wound needs to totally breath
If the horse can reach the wound at all, they will lick, bite or chew off the antler in a few hours. The reason for this is because the antler is healing so fast that the wounded area becomes itchy. Just put more antler back on
If there is a hole in the flesh, then fill the hole with elk antler powder, ONCE
Do Not keep washing the wound on a daily basis. This will stop the new skin from growing, and forming a proper scab or allowing the outside edges to shrink inwards
Do Not use any type of salve with the antler whatsoever, mainly because oxygen is blocked and the wound can't heal.

Notes:

You will notice wherever there is open flesh; it will suck the antler right inside the body.
We have noticed on an average a very thin layer of skin forms within 26 hours.
The size of the wound shrinks to about 50% within 6 to 7 days.
A fine short hair growth will cover the scar area within 13 days.
Most severe wounds show signs of tenderness but heal within 18 days.
When tested on humans, we noticed instant pain relief. The same appears to be true for horses.
Horses with major wounds don't show any signs of scar tissue after they have been healed. Scar tissue is referred to as hard white lumps underneath the skin. Anywhere you have scar tissue;it doesn't seem to go away and usually causes arthritis in that area. It also doesn't allow the nerve endings to properly join together and therefore becomes painful in cold weather.

Any further questions or concerns please contact:

Don Bamber	antlerhillelkranch.com
	Eleanor & Allen Saunders
	R.R.#3, Site 16, Box 26
	Innisfail, AB. T4G 1T8
	Phone: (403) 227-2449

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