The Velvet antler from the AEWQ, produced in Quebec and exported in Asia is now available here. Every spring, wapitis generate new antlers. The breeder have to gather these antlers each year, before begins the calcification process. As soon as they are gathered, the antlers are frozen and sent to be deshydrated. After being dryed meticulously, the horns are grinded and put in caps by an approved laboratory. At each step of the process, high technology equipments are used to ensured the quality of the product.

Since 2000 years...

The use of velvet antler dates back to more than 2000 years ago. Its usage in Asia (China, Tibet, Corea and Russia) spreaded in many other countries, mostly due to its tonic qualities. Velvet antler is one of the main ingredient in traditonal oriental medecine.It's the second most used ingredient in the oriental pharmacopoeia, right after the ginseng. The russians have experimented its use in hospital environment and also on its athletes.

What do we find in velvet antler ?

Velvet antler is rich in minerals of all kind:

Calcium Phosphorus Potassium Iron Magnesium Zinc Sodium Selenium Copper

Amino acid and essential amino acids represent a major part of the components found in velvet antler. Also, it is rich in proteins and contains fatty acids. Here are some of the most important components:

• Collagen, the main protein in wapitis horns
• Glucosamin
• Chondroitin
• IGF-1 growth hormone

The presence of only one of these components justify the use of velvet antler. Of course, all the components are found all naturally in velvet antler.

What are the effects of velvet antler on the human body ?

What makes the force of velvet antler is the synergy of its components. Many research made across the world confirm what the asians knew for thousand of years, i-e:

Combined effect of sulfate chondroitin and glucosamin can minimize arthritis symptoms Velvet antler increase the number of blood cells, which helps oxygenation of the human body. Velvet antler can increase energy and concentration Antioxydants properties may help counteract aging Velvet antler may help to prevent osteoporosis

In China

Chineese doctors recommend the use of velvet to strengthen the cardio-vascular system, to increase energy, to improve memory and to stabilize the nervous system. It is widely used as a tonic and dietary supplement.

Summary

• Velvet antler from the AEWQ is a product from Quebec, 100% natural and used as a dietary supplement.
• Velvet antler has been used for more than 2000 years in Asia.
• Transformation processes are not done chemically.
• Velvet antler is very rich in proteins and minerals of all kind.

Gîte L'Ancêtre/Domaine du Lac à Francois
56, Principale
Saint-Charles Garnier, (Québec)
GOK 1K0
(418) 798-4837

You can order by E-mail, by phone or come onsite at the farm.

L'Association des Éleveurs de Wapitis du Québec. (AEWQ)

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