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Research on the benefits of UBBIO deer velvet is conducted by Velvet Antler Research New Zealand Ltd, a joint venture between the New Zealand deer industry and AgResearch Invermay.
Velvet Antler Research New Zealand Ltd began by studying production related issues, then moved into compositional analyses of New Zealand and other velvet antler. In about 1997 work on the health benefits of velvet began and has continued since.
The welfare of deer during velvet removal has been a consistent theme.
Traditionally deer velvet has been the symbol of health, energy, physical strength, vitality and longevity.
The effects of deer velvet have been well known in traditional Oriental medicine. It is described as having a warm character and helps to enhance blood circulation, cardiovascular functions virility and the body??s immune system. It has been also used to prevent the effects of the aging process such as arthritis and promote longevity in oriental medicine.