What is Elk Antler?

The unique health benefits associated with Golden Elk Antler are attributed to the biochemicals that regulate its' cell physiology and make it the most rapidly growing organ in the adult animal kingdom. When the elk antler is "in velvet", it contains the maxium possible levels of healing properties. Golden Elk Antler is humanely and hygienically removed in late spring. If it is not removed at this time, the antler will begin to harden and calcify. In the fall, during rutting season, the antler, if it has not been removed can actually become dangerous to the livestock animal and the herd. Elk antlers are shed naturally every winter and begin growth process all over again in early spring. In fact, within the first 70 days of growth, the antlers of Elk can grow to over 40 pounds. Elk have the ability to rapidly heal their own broken bones, torn muscles and severed tendons. The elk is the only animal that is known to ultilize self-healing powers to regenerate bone, muscle and tissue. It is these properties that, in fact, produce the antlers annually.