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Antler Velvet Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by MaxLife Research

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Liquid Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Antler Velvet Max against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Antler Velvet Max is a dietary supplement by MaxLife Research with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for athletic performance and strength, energy and fatigue, joint health and arthritis.Based on those ingredients, 311 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Stevia Extract, Deer Velvet extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Antler Velvet Max contains 2 active ingredients: deer velvet extract and stevia extract. Deer velvet is derived from the soft, growing antler tissue of deer, and stevia is a plant-derived sweetener.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed for this product.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: accelerate athletic performance and strength naturally.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Fatigue, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Sexual desire, Energy, Muscle strength.
  • The closest evidence on file: Deer Velvet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Deer Velvet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED), Fatigue, Sexual desire.

The evidence supporting deer velvet extract for wound healing, heart health, blood pressure, bone strength, sexual desire, or anti-aging is currently insufficient to rate. Similarly, stevia extract's effectiveness for diabetes, high blood pressure, or weight loss is not established in the data we hold.

Neither ingredient has reliable clinical evidence backing the claims often made about them.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Deer Velvet Stevia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Deer velvet extract appears generally well tolerated in short-term use, but long-term safety and product quality are not well studied. There is not enough safety information available, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Stevia extract (the purified form in supplements) is likely acceptable, though high-dose supplements lack robust safety data. Minor side effects like bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness have been reported in some users and tend to resolve after the first week.

Allergic reactions are rare but possible.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Deer Velvet Stevia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Stevia, Deer Velvet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 311 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take lithium, check with your pharmacist first — stevia theoretically may raise lithium levels (Moderate severity). Double-check this product if you're on blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or estrogen-based medications like hormone therapy or certain birth control pills, since stevia and deer velvet carry Minor interactions with these drug types.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take lithium, blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, estrogen-containing medications, or hormonal birth control, you'll want to check this product against your exact prescriptions before starting. The evidence for what deer velvet and stevia actually do isn't strong enough to rely on.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether it fits your routine and whether the interactions matter for your specific medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Antler Velvet Max, straight from the product label.

Brand MaxLife Research
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 29.6 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2013
DSLD ID 26160
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Spray(s), 0.32 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Spray(s), 0.32 mL
Servings per container
90
IngredientAmount% DV
Deer Velvet extract11 mg--
Stevia Extract1.6 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Formulation

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Spray(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Deer Velvet extract

Interacts with
52 drugs
11 mg per serving

Deer velvet is a traditional remedy made from the soft, growing antlers of deer or elk, and it is most often promoted for energy, athletic performance...

Deer Velvet extract monograph & interactions

Stevia Extract

Interacts with
259 drugs
1.6 mg per serving

Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regu...

Stevia Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research Drug Interactions

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311Drugs
1 Moderate 310 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stevia Extract 259
Deer Velvet extract 52

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Antler Velvet Max interact with 311 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 2 ingredients in Antler Velvet Max interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stevia Extract Deer Velvet extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Antler Velvet Max with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Stevia Extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stevia extracts might have diuretic activity. Theoretically, increased reabsorption of lithium along with sodium might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that taking a single dose of stevia extract 1000 mg reduces postprandial blood glucose levels when taken with a meal. However, other clinical research in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes suggests that taking stevioside 250 mg three times daily does not significantly affect blood glucose levels or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) after three months of treatment.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Stevia extract and stevioside might lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. However, other clinical research suggests that stevioside does not significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Stevia Extract full monograph & interactions

Deer Velvet extract2 drug types · 52 drugs

Contraceptive Drugs

Theoretically, deer velvet might interfere with the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Laboratory research shows that deer velvet contains small quantities of estradiol and testosterone. While clinical research shows that taking deer velvet extract does not raise testosterone levels, estradiol levels were not measured.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, deer velvet might increase the effects and side effects of estrogens.
Laboratory evidence shows that deer velvet contains small quantities of estradiol and testosterone. While clinical research shows that taking deer velvet extract does not raise testosterone levels, estradiol levels were not measured.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Deer Velvet extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Antler Velvet Max, from the product label.

MaxLife Research

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Web Address
ANTLERVELVETMAX.com
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Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research: Common Questions

Does Antler Velvet Max by MaxLife Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Antler Velvet Max has a known interaction with 311 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Antler Velvet Max contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on birth control pills?
Deer velvet extract contains small amounts of estradiol, and theoretically might interfere with how your birth control works or increase side effects. The interaction is listed as Minor, but it's worth discussing with your pharmacist or doctor before you start, especially if you rely on your pills for pregnancy prevention.
Is it safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information available, so both ingredients should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for your situation.
What side effects might I experience?
Stevia may cause bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, or numbness. Most of these minor effects tend to go away after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare. Deer velvet extract adverse effects aren't well documented in the data we hold.
Does this product actually work for anti-aging or sexual desire?
The evidence supporting deer velvet extract for those uses is currently insufficient to rate. The same goes for stevia and blood sugar or weight loss. There's not enough reliable clinical research to say whether this product delivers on those claims.
Is this a safe sweetener to use long-term?
Purified stevia in typical food amounts is generally recognized as safe. But supplement doses — and especially whole-leaf forms — haven't been studied well enough to be certain about long-term use, so it's worth using caution if you're taking this regularly.

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The Full Monographs Behind Antler Velvet Max’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Deer Velvet

Interacts with 52 drugs

Deer velvet is a traditional remedy made from the soft, growing antlers of deer or elk, and it is most often promoted for energy, athletic performance, and joint health. Good-quality human e...

Read the full Deer Velvet monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Stevia

Interacts with 259 drugs

Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regulators. Purified stevia extracts have a...

Read the full Stevia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Antler Velvet Max's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Deer Velvet 2 references
  1. Sleivert, G., Burke, V., Palmer, C., Walmsley, A., Gerrard, D., Haines, S., and Littlejohn, R. The effects of deer antler velvet extract or powder supplementation on aerobic power, erythropoiesis, and muscular strength and endurance characteristics. Int PubMed
  2. Bubenik, G. A., Miller, K. V., Lister, A. L., Osborn, D. A., Bartos, L., and van der Kraak, G. J. Testosterone and estradiol concentrations in serum, velvet skin, and growing antler bone of male white-tailed deer. J Exp Zoolog.A Comp Exp Biol 3-1-2005;30 PubMed

See these in context on the Deer Velvet monograph →

Stevia 10 references
  1. Chan P, Xu DY, Liu JC, et al. The effect of stevioside on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1998;63:1679-84. PubMed
  2. Melis MS. A crude extract of Stevia rebaudiana increases the renal plasma flow of normal and hypertensive rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 1996;29:669-75.
  3. Melis MS. Chronic administration of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana in rats: renal effects. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;47:129-34. PubMed
  4. Melis MS, Sainati AR. Effect of calcium and verapamil on renal function of rats during treatment with stevioside. J Ethnopharmacol 1991;33:257-622. PubMed
  5. Hsieh MH, Chan P, Sue YM, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of oral stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension: a two-year, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Clin Ther 2003;25:2797-808. PubMed
  6. Chan P, Tomlinson B, Chen YJ, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and tolerability of oral stevioside in human hypertension. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2000;50:215-20. PubMed
  7. Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Holst JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism 2004;53:73-6. PubMed
  8. Barriocanal LA, Palacios M, Benitez G, et al. Apparent lack of pharmacological effect of steviol glycosides used as sweeteners in humans. A pilot study of repeated exposures in some normotensive and hypotensive individuals and in Type 1 and Type 2 diabeti
  9. Ferri LA, Alves-Do-Prado W, Yamada SS, et al. Investigation of the antihypertensive effect of oral crude stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension. Phytother Res 2006;20:732-6. PubMed
  10. Almiron-Roig E, Navas-Carretero S, Castelnuovo G, et al. Impact of acute consumption of beverages containing plant-based or alternative sweetener blends on postprandial appetite, food intake, metabolism, and gastro-intestinal symptoms: Results of the SWEE

See these in context on the Stevia monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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