Deer velvet antler contains 25 minerals in bioavailable form — chelated with amino acids and peptides, which dramatically improves absorption compared to inorganic mineral supplements. This article details each mineral group and its function.
Mineral Composition
| Mineral | Function | Bioavailability vs Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | Bones, teeth, muscle contraction | 2–3× higher (peptide-chelated) |
| Phosphorus (P) | Bones, energy (ATP), DNA | Organic form, high absorption |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 300+ enzymes, muscles, nerves, sleep | Chelated, no laxative effect |
| Zinc (Zn) | Immunity, testosterone, skin, wound healing | 2–4× higher (amino acid chelate) |
| Selenium (Se) | Antioxidant (glutathione peroxidase), thyroid | Selenomethionine form, high absorption |
| Iron (Fe) | Oxygen transport, energy, immunity | 5–10× higher (heme form) |
| Copper (Cu) | Collagen synthesis, iron metabolism, antioxidant | Protein-bound, well absorbed |
| Manganese (Mn) | Cartilage synthesis, antioxidant (SOD) | Organic form |
| Chromium (Cr) | Insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism | Organic form |
| Cobalt (Co) | Vitamin B12 component, hematopoiesis | Natural B12 matrix |
| Silicon (Si) | Collagen, bones, hair, nails | Bioavailable organic form |
Why Mineral Bioavailability Matters
Pharmacy minerals (oxides, sulfates, carbonates) have low bioavailability: 5–20%. Your body absorbs only a fraction, and the rest passes through or causes GI side effects. In antler, minerals are naturally chelated with amino acids and peptides — the same form your body uses for transport and storage. Result: 2–10× better absorption, no GI issues.
Antler Minerals vs Pharmacy Forms
| Mineral | Pharmacy Form | Pharmacy Absorption | Antler Form | Antler Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | Ferrous sulfate | 10–15% | Heme iron | 50–80% |
| Calcium | Calcium carbonate | 15–25% | Peptide chelate | 40–60% |
| Zinc | Zinc oxide | 10–15% | Amino acid chelate | 40–60% |
| Magnesium | Magnesium oxide | 4–10% | Organic chelate | 30–50% |
| Selenium | Sodium selenite | 50% | Selenomethionine | 80–90% |
Minerals in deer antler are not added artificially — they are natural components of living tissue. The maral deer concentrates minerals from alpine water and 150+ species of mountain herbs into its antlers during growth. This is nature’s own mineral complex, optimized over millions of years of evolution.
25 bioavailable minerals in every Milespant capsule.