Deer velvet antler: some unanswered questions on toxicology.

Deer velvet antler is marketed as a remedy for a wide range of disorders. However, there is a lack of information in the scientific literature to support these claims, and there is also a lack of information on potential toxicity. Areas of potential concern include drug residues, possible deleterious androgenic effects on fetuses and neonates and allergic reactions.

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Kansas State University
United States

Keywords

Medicine, East Asian Traditional, Deer, Antlers, Drug Residues, Drug Hypersensitivity, Embryonic and Fetal Development, Toxicity Tests, Androgens, Animals

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