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Deer Antler Velvet Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Antler Farms

Liquid Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Deer Antler Velvet Extract is a dietary supplement by Antler Farms with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for athletic performance and strength, energy and fatigue, joint health and arthritis.Based on those ingredients, 52 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Deer Antler Velvet Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Deer Antler Velvet Extract, a supplement derived from the soft, velvet-covered antlers of deer. The liquid formulation also includes inactive ingredients (water, xylitol, glycerin, citric acid, lemon extract, stevia leaf extract, and potassium sorbate) that serve as the base and flavoring.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Deer Velvet product and its label doesn't state a use — see Deer Velvet's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on deer velvet extract is not established for any of its proposed uses. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for wound healing, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, sexual desire, or aging.

That means the science just isn't there yet to say whether it works for these purposes — not that it doesn't work, only that we don't have solid research to back it up.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Deer Velvet

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • 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 here's the catch: long-term safety and product quality haven't been well studied. We don't have enough safety information to recommend this during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it in those situations.

No adverse effects were documented in the data we hold, but that limited track record is part of why the safety picture is incomplete.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Deer Velvet

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Deer Velvet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 52 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 contraceptive drugs or any estrogen-based medications, you'll want to check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Deer velvet's estradiol content raises theoretical concerns about whether it might interfere with how these medications work, though the exact risk isn't fully clear.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Deer velvet extract might appeal to you if you're interested in traditional supplements, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't solid yet. If you take any hormone-related medications — including birth control or hormone replacement therapy — talk to us before you start.

The long-term safety story is still being written, so this isn't one to use without thinking it through.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.

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 Deer Antler Velvet Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Antler Farms
Barcode (UPC) 850029364016
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 307106
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
850029364016
IngredientAmount% DV
Deer Antler Velvet Extract42 mg--

Other ingredients: Water, Purified, Xylitol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lemon Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before each use. Take 1 dropper (20 drops) under tongue and hold in mouth for 90 seconds then swallow, twice daily on empty stomach.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place tightly capped.

Precautions

Warning: Use only as directed.

Please consult your physician prior to use if you have any medical conditions, are taking any medications, or are pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if under 18 years old. Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

100% pure New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet Extract

Contains 25,000 NG of IGF-1 and the full Growth Factor Matrix

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Product of New Zealand

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Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Deer Antler Velvet Extract

Interacts with
52 drugs
42 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 Antler Velvet Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Purified, Xylitol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lemon Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms Drug Interactions

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52 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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

Deer Antler 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Antler Farms

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Name
Antler Farms NZ Ltd.
Street Address
5 Klondyke Drive
City
Hornby South
State
Christchurch,
ZipCode
8042
Web Address
www.antlerfarms.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms: Common Questions

Does Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Deer Antler Velvet Extract has a known interaction with 52 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Deer Antler Velvet Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Does deer antler velvet actually work?
The honest answer is we don't know yet — at least not from solid research. The data we have shows insufficient evidence to say whether it works for wound healing, heart health, blood pressure, bone strength, sexual function, or aging. More study is needed.
Is this safe to take long-term?
It appears generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. We don't have good data on what happens if you take it for months or years, or on product quality and consistency across brands.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information to recommend it in either situation. If you're thinking about it for pregnancy or nursing, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what we do know and what your options are.
What's actually in the velvet?
Lab work shows it contains small quantities of estradiol (a form of estrogen) and testosterone, which is why we worry about it affecting hormone-related medications. Clinical studies in people showed it didn't raise testosterone levels, but estradiol levels weren't measured.
Why are there so many inactive ingredients in a liquid supplement?
The water, glycerin, and citric acid form the liquid base and help preserve it. Xylitol, lemon extract, and stevia are there for taste and sweetness; potassium sorbate is a preservative. They're standard for this type of formulation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Deer Antler Velvet Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Deer Antler Velvet Extract'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 2 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 →

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