Cervus nippon (velvet antler)
TCM yang tonic — harvested from growing deer antler (before calcification). For kidney yang deficiency: low back pain, impotence, infertility, and fatigue. Contains IGF-1, collagen, and chondroitin. Used by athletes for joint health and recovery. Ethical concerns exist.
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GI upset. Hormone effects. Ethical concerns about harvesting.
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