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troutman · 01-21-2011, 09:28 AM

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Recently I’ve noticed a number of signs on the highway stating “Elk Antler Velvet For Sale!” and with this mini-boom in elk antler velvet awareness, comes the kind of rumor and talk about the ‘miracle’ cure aspect of elk antler velvet. It’s mostly touted as a treatment for various kinds of arthritis, but as is common with so many such treatments, it has become a panacea for all kinds of ailments from male impotency to a cure for kidney troubles in dogs.

A quick scan of Pub Med reveals a University of Alberta study on the effects of elk antler velvet on rheumatoid arthritis sufferers in 2008, which states “Although some patients reported clinical improvements in their symptoms, there were no statistically significant differences between groups. Overall, elk velvet antler does not effectively manage residual symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.” Another study from 2004 from the University of Saskatchewan showed that wound healing in diabetic rats was improved with topical treatment with elk antler velvet (a water-soluble extract of it). Still, these are preliminary studies and as with many alternative medicines, the results are spotty.

01-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#6
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/...acle-cure.html Recently I’ve noticed a number of signs on the highway stating “Elk Antler Velvet For Sale!” and with this mini-boom in elk antler velvet awareness, comes the kind of rumor and talk about the ‘miracle’ cure aspect of elk antler velvet. It’s mostly touted as a treatment for various kinds of arthritis, but as is common with so many such treatments, it has become a panacea for all kinds of ailments from male impotency to a cure for kidney troubles in dogs. A quick scan of Pub Med reveals a University of Alberta study on the effects of elk antler velvet on rheumatoid arthritis sufferers in 2008, which states “Although some patients reported clinical improvements in their symptoms, there were no statistically significant differences between groups. Overall, elk velvet antler does not effectively manage residual symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.” Another study from 2004 from the University of Saskatchewan showed that wound healing in diabetic rats was improved with topical treatment with elk antler velvet (a water-soluble extract of it). Still, these are preliminary studies and as with many alternative medicines, the results are spotty.