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Deer Antler Velvet Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Antler Farms

Deer Antler Velvet Extract label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Deer Antler Velvet Extract 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: 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 New Zealand Deer Antler 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 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 23, 2026

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: New Zealand deer antler velvet extract. Deer velvet is the soft, early-stage growth of deer antlers, harvested before they harden.

The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients — ascorbic acid, sodium bicarbonate, lemon extract flavoring, stevia leaf extract, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, talc, silica, and cellulose — which serve as binders, fillers, 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 for deer velvet extract isn't established yet in the data we hold. The product is promoted for wound healing, cardiovascular health, blood pressure, bone strength, sexual desire, and aging, but for all of these uses, the available research shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it actually works.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we don't have solid clinical trial data to prove it either way.

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, though long-term safety and product quality haven't been well studied. Because there isn't enough safety information, the data advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this product.

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 hormonal contraceptives or estrogen-based medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. Deer velvet contains small amounts of estradiol and testosterone, and while clinical trials didn't show a rise in testosterone, estradiol levels weren't measured — so an effect on hormone-sensitive drugs can't be ruled out.

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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 is promoted for several uses, but we don't have strong evidence yet that it works for any of them. The main caution is with hormonal medications — contraceptives and estrogens — which it might theoretically interfere with.

If you take either of those, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting. It's generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term effects are unclear.

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 Dec 26, 2020.

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) 045635777545
Net contents 30 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 241302
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
045635777545
IngredientAmount% DV
New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract170 mg--

Other ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Lemon extract Flavoring, Stevia leaf extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Silica, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one tablet per day on an empty stomach. Allow tablet to dissolve under tongue in mouth then swallow.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

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.

Formulation

100% pure New Zealand

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Deer Antler Velvet Extract 170 mg

Contains 100,000 ng of IGF-1 and the full growth factor matrix

General Statements

Product of New Zealand

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Deer Antler Velvet Extract by Antler Farms label

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Deer Antler Velvet Extract 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 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract

Interacts with
52 drugs
170 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...

New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Lemon extract Flavoring, Stevia leaf extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Silica, Cellulose. 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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52Drugs
52 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract 52

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Deer Antler Velvet Extract interact with 52 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Deer Antler Velvet Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract

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.

New Zealand 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
New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract full monograph & interactions
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 extract actually work?
The evidence isn't clear yet. It's promoted for wound healing, heart health, blood pressure, bone strength, sexual function, and anti-aging, but all of those claims lack sufficient reliable research to say whether they're true.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term use appears well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking about using it regularly, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what we do and don't know.
Can I take it if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information yet. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
What is deer antler velvet?
It's the soft, early-stage growth of deer antlers, harvested before they harden. This product is made from New Zealand deer velvet extract.
Will it interfere with my birth control?
Theoretically it might, because deer velvet contains small amounts of estradiol and testosterone. The extent of any effect isn't clear, so check your exact contraceptive with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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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.

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...

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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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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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