Canes Deer Velvet makes its capsules from deer velvet grown on its own farm at 441 Plateau Road in Reporoa, near Rotorua. Each capsule holds 500mg of dried deer velvet powder, which the company says is equivalent to 1850mg of whole deer velvet antler. The company says it has produced deer velvet on the farm for over 25 years and sells the capsules online, shipping across the world. The capsules are aimed at general wellbeing, immunity and circulation, and also at sports recovery and joint pain. The website says they contain collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin alongside the deer velvet.
The website suggests 500 to 1500mg a day for general wellbeing, and 2000 to 3000mg a day for sports recovery or chronic joint pain such as arthritis, starting with one capsule and building up over a week or two. Some people notice benefits within the first week, and others take two to three months. The site says the product is not recommended for people prone to allergic reactions to proteins, and suggests speaking with a health professional first. We hear the 40 x 500mg pack is no longer available, and a new batch has arrived with backorders going out that week. Orders within New Zealand are sent by NZ Post within two working days.