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Deer Velvet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Mountain Red New Zealand

Deer Velvet label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Deer Velvet 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 Velvet is a dietary supplement by Mountain Red New Zealand 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 Velvet. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand

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 velvet, which is the soft, velvety covering of developing deer antlers. Gelatin is included as a capsule material and inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Deer Velvet's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: endurance stamina strength stress fatigue wellbeing.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Fatigue, Sexual desire, stamina, energy, stress resilience — and 1 related terms.
  • 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 Fatigue, Sexual desire.

The evidence supporting deer velvet for any use isn't established in our data. We hold effectiveness ratings for wound healing, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, sexual desire, and aging — and for each one, the rating is the same: insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That means the science behind it just isn't there yet, or there's not enough of it to say whether it works.

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 appears to be generally well tolerated when used short-term, but we don't have solid long-term safety data or product quality standards. The safety information for pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't strong enough to know whether it's safe, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant or nursing and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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.

Before taking this product, double-check any birth control pills or other contraceptives you use, and any estrogen-based hormone therapy — deer velvet may theoretically interfere with how these work or increase their side effects. Both are documented as Minor interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Deer velvet is generally well tolerated short-term, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't established yet. If you take birth control pills with estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, you'll want to check your specific medications before starting — there's a theoretical concern about how they might interact.

Talk with us before adding this to your routine, especially if you're on any hormonal medications.

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 Jan 23, 2025.

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 Velvet, straight from the product label.

Brand Mountain Red New Zealand
Barcode (UPC) 793573060716
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 320773
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
793573060716
IngredientAmount% DV
Deer Velvet500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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General Statements

Deer Velvet's remarkable health promoting and rejuvenating properties have been prized in the Orient for over 2000 years.

Professional

Formula

A rich source of natural bioactive compounds, velvet is associated with promoting increased endurance, stamina and strength and for combating the symptoms of stress and fatigue whilst promoting general wellbeing. Mountain Red Deer Velvet contains 100% natural superior quality New Zealand Deer Velvet Antler, sustainably managed and produced.

Deer Velvet 500 mg

Formulation

100% Natural GMP manufactured Sustainably sourced & harvested

Product of New Zealand

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules per day.

Storage

Store in a dry place, below 30 degrees C.

Seals/Symbols

Newzealand.com Licence No.100307

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand label

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Deer Velvet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Deer Velvet

Interacts with
52 drugs
500 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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand Drug Interactions

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52 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Deer Velvet 52

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Deer Velvet interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Deer Velvet

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Deer Velvet 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 Velvet2 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Mountain Red New Zealand

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Name
Mountain Red Limited
City
Richmond
State
Nelson
Web Address
www.mountainred.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand: Common Questions

Does Deer Velvet by Mountain Red New Zealand interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Deer Velvet 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 Velvet 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.
Is deer velvet safe to take while I'm on birth control?
Not without checking first. Deer velvet contains small amounts of estradiol, and there's a theoretical possibility it could interfere with how your birth control works or increase side effects — though the exact risk is unclear because estradiol levels weren't measured in human studies. Run your specific birth control pill through the interaction checker on this page, or ask us before you start.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety information isn't strong enough to know either way, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're interested — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Does deer velvet actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We looked at six possible uses — wound healing, heart health, blood pressure, bone strength, sexual desire, and aging — and for each one, there simply isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't.
Is deer velvet safe for long-term use?
Short-term use appears to be generally well tolerated, but we don't have solid safety data for the long haul. Product quality standards also aren't well studied. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, check with your pharmacist first.
What exactly is deer velvet?
It's the soft, velvety covering of developing deer antlers — the tissue that grows around growing antlers before they harden. This product contains that tissue in capsule form.

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The Full Monographs Behind Deer Velvet’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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Deer Velvet'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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