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Antler Velvet
Antler Velvet
Moderate concern
Antler velvet is sold as a supplement with claims for athletic performance and joint health, lacking FDA evaluation. Some products contain IGF-1, a substance banned by WADA.
Found in
6 products
What it is
The soft, hairy tissue covering growing antlers of deer or elk before mineralization, harvested and dried for traditional medicine.
Used as a traditional Asian medicine ingredient and dietary supplement; not a recognized food additive.
Why it's flagged
- IGF-1 content (WADA banned)
- lack of safety standards
- potential prion/disease transmission
What regulators actually say
"Deer antler velvet may contain IGF-1, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as food additive; sold as dietary supplement under DSHEA.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive in EU; novel food considerations apply.
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