Deer Antler Velvet Dosage: When and How Much to Take

A majestic red deer stag stands alert in a sunlit meadow, its impressive antlers silhouetted against the lush greenery.

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Deer antler velvet offers various benefits depending on how it's consumed.

Best Times to Take Deer Antler Velvet

• For overall health: Take with balanced meals.
• For improved workouts: Take 30 minutes before exercising.
• For lasting energy: Take in the morning with breakfast.
• For recovery: Take with a protein-rich dinner.

Recommended Dosages

The right amount of deer antler velvet depends on its form (extract, soup, spirits, powder, liquid) and type (sika, reindeer/red, elk). If you're unsure of the type, follow the dosage for red deer velvet, as it's the most common. Start with the minimum dose and increase it gradually until you find what works best for you.

Tea/Soup

• Dosage: 3-9 grams in 1 liter of water, simmer on low on the stove, reduced to half. Drink 2-3 servings (200-300 ml) daily.
• Serving size by type:
  • Sika: 1.5-3 grams
  • Reindeer/Red: 2-6 grams
  • Elk: 3-9 grams
• Benefits: Good source of collagen, amino acids, and minerals.

Spirits

• Dosage: 18-36 grams per liter of 40-proof alcohol. Soak for at least one month. Take 1 ounce 1-3 times daily.
• Serving size by type:
  • Sika: 9-12 grams
  • Reindeer/Red: 18-24 grams
  • Elk: 18-36 grams
• Benefits: May help with warmth and circulation.

Powder/Capsule

• Dosage: 1,000-9,000 milligrams divided into 1-3 daily servings. Can be taken directly or mixed with water. Also suitable for pets.
• Serving size by type:
  • Sika: 1-4 grams
  • Reindeer/Red: 2-5 grams
  • Elk: 3-6 grams
• Benefits: Easy to take and provides long-term benefits.

Liquid/Tincture

• Dosage: 500-5,000 milligrams in 1-3 servings, 1-3 times daily. Can be taken sublingually or mixed with water.
• Serving size by type:
  • Sika: 0.5-2 grams
  • Reindeer/Red: 1-3 grams
  • Elk: 3-5 grams
• Benefits: Fast-acting and provides maximum benefits.

Remember:

• 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams
• Always start with the minimum dose and increase gradually.