NATURE'S PERFECT FOOD

For the past 2,000 years Velvet Elk Antler has been used in Asia. Only recently have people in the west begun to discover the benefits of this unique product. Research, including that done at the University of Alberta, tells us of some major components in Velvet Elk Antler. Let us take a look at these components and their functions in the human body.

The Velvet Elk Antler powder used in LifeQuest Nutrients products comes from the semi-hard inner core of the elk antler. The hair and outer skin are removed before the antler is ground into powder. Each capsule contains nutrients required by our bodies on a daily basis for optimum health.

• NUTRIENT
  Function in the human body.
  
  
• Protein
  Protein serves as the structural material in cells and aids in the growth and repair of tissues.
  
  
• Amino Acids
  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are two types of amino acids in our bodies: essential and nonessential. Essential amino acids must be supplied to our body through proper nutrition and nonessential amino acids are made within our bodies with the help of proper nutrition. Velvet Elk Antler contains 25 different amino acids, including all 8 of the essential amino acids. These 8 must be present in the body at the same time if growth and repair of tissue is to occur.
  
  
• Lipids
  Lipids are needed in our bodies to build cell parts and supply energy for cellular activities.
  
  
• Fatty Acids
  Fatty acids (a kind of lipid) are required by the body to help supply energy for cellular processes. There are, like amino acids, essential fatty acids that our bodies require daily. All the required fatty acids and essential fatty acids are found in Velvet Elk Antler.
  
  
• Collagen
  Collagen is a major structural protein of the body. It is found in our bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
  
  
• Manganese
  Manganese is needed for the development of bones and other connective tissue as well as for the normal functioning of the nervous system.
  
  
• Calcium
  Calcium not only provides the structure for bones and teeth, but it is also essential for nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
  
  
• Phosphorus
  Like calcium, phosphorus provides structure to bones and teeth. It is a component of nearly all metabolic reactions.
  
  
• Potassium
  Potassium is another mineral essential for the healthy functioning of the body, especially the nerves and muscles.
  
  
• Magnesium
  Magnesium is needed in some metabolic reactions and in the storing and releasing of energy within the cells of our body.
  
  
• Iron
  All people, especially women, are concerned about iron intake as iron is essential for blood cells to be able to carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
  
  
• Copper
  Copper is found in all body tissues and is also necessary for the development of our red blood cells, bones and nerves.
  
  
• Cobalt
  Cobalt is needed for the creation of enzymes and red blood cells
  
  
• Zinc
  Zinc is part of the enzymes involved in digestion and respiration. It is necessary for normal wound healing and maintains the health of the skin.
  
  
• Sulfur
  Sulfur is a component of various amino acids and insulin. Lack of sulfur can lead to skin problems and poor development of hair and nails.
  
  
• Sodium
  Not to be confused with the word "salt", sodium helps to regulate water balance in the body and is needed for conduction of nerve impulses and contraction of muscle fibers.
  
  
• Selenium
  Selenium is an important guardian of our blood cells, heart, liver, and lungs. It also stimulates increased antibody response to infection.
  
  
• Nitrogen
  Our bodies need nitrogen to help build body tissues.
  
  
• Glycosamino-glycans and proteoglycans
  These are combinations of proteins and sugars that aid in the growth and proper functioning of the body.

There has been much research done on Velvet Elk Antler in many parts of the world and there is still much to be done. Studies, such as those done at the University of Alberta, have helped us to realize the Velvet Elk Antler is an almost perfect food. Other studies are being done to help establish how Velvet Elk Antler promotes and maintains our health.

Although each person must decide whether taking velvet elk capsules is appropriate for him or her, Dr. Yoon, a highly regarded doctor of Oriental medicine from Seoul, South Korea, sums it up nicely when he states, "The best you can do in the West is to try velvet for a time and see if you benefit from it. It won't cause you any harm."

So, HOW IS YOUR HEALTH?

 
Written by:
Cindy Ewashkiw
Dietary Technologist
Marion Allen
PhD, RN