Information for Red Deer Consumers

Calories, cholesterol, fat, and protein content of various types of meat
(3 oz. cooked portions.)

	CALORIES	CHOLESTEROL	FAT	PROTEIN
Venison Loin	139	52	5	22
Beef Brisket	223	77	13	24
Ground beef	213	84	12	25
Pork Shoulder	207	82	13	22
Beef Round	189	81	8	25
Lamb Loin	183	80	8	25
Veal Cutlet	155	112	4	28
Chicken Breast	140	72	3	22
Salmon	140	60	5	22

(Source:USDA research: venison analysis by the National Food Laboratory, Inc)

Health Benefits of Antler

Article on velvet antler and arthritis from the North American Elk Breeders Association (NAEBA). (Opens new browser window)

Article on velvet antler and collagen from the North American Elk Breeders Association (NAEBA). (Opens new browser window)

Article on velvet antler and chondroitin sulfate from the North American Elk Breeders Association (NAEBA). (Opens new browser window)

Osteoarthritis
A research report released by the in January of 1999, titled, "Velvet Antler provides nutritional support for joint structure and function," substantiates by scientific evidence that velvet antler relieves the symptoms of arthritis. READ ARTICLE (Opens new browser window)

Rheumatoid Arthritis
A few months later, another scientific report was released that proved the validity of claims for velvet antler relieving rheumatoid arthritis. READ ARTICLE (Opens new browser window)

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