Deer Antler Spray has gotten a lot of publicity because of the Super Bowl. But what is it and does it work?
Deer antler supposedly contains IGF-1 (insulin growth factor). The prescription form is approved to treat a rare form of dwarfism. Since this is considered a food supplement, there is no regulation by the FDA. Since it is supposed to improve healing, many athletes may have tried it because it can not be detected in the urine.
The only problem is that there is NO proof that IGF-1 is really in deer antlers and there are NO studies showing that the stuff works anyway.
But the real interesting fact is that, according to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the only way that real FDA approved IGF-1 can be given is by injection only!
Because it is an unstable substance, it is impossible to use it in a pill or spray. Even its manufacturer doubts that deer antlers contain IGF-1.
Another fraud and case of buyer beware.Deer Antler Spray has gotten a lot of publicity because of the Super Bowl. But what is it and does it work?
Deer antlers supposedly contains IGF-1 (insulin growth factor). The prescription form is approved to treat a rare form of dwarfism. Since this is considered a food supplement, there is no regulation by the FDA. Since it is supposed to improve healing, many athletes may have tried it because it can not be detected in the urine.
The only problem is that there is NO proof that IGF-1 is really in deer antlers and there are NO studies showing that the stuff works anyway.
But the real interesting fact is that, according to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the only way that real FDA approved IGF-1 can be given is by injection only!
Because it is an unstable substance, it is impossible to use it in a pill or spray. Even its manufacturer doubts that deer antlers contain IGF-1.
Another fraud and case of buyer beware.
