DVS Raw Review
Applied Nutrition and Science claim its product DVS Raw helps post-recovery and naturally supports HGH levels.
Applied Nutrition and Science says, “If you are looking for an all natural product to help maximize your results and help you obtain your fitness goals, then DVS Raw is crucial to your supplementation and diet routine.”
Is DVS Raw all it is advertised to be? Let me share the research I found on DVS Raw.
What Is DVS Raw?
DVS Raw features one ingredient: deer antler velvet. Each serving contains 1,100 mg.
Deer antler velvet is a type of cartilaginous tissue found in the unhardened antlers of young deer. In traditional Chinese medicine, deer antler velvet is believed to give energy and stamina. [1]
Deer antler velvet has growth factor IGF-1, but the amount in the velvet depends on what the deer was fed, the age of the deer, and how old the antlers were when they were taken. Because of this, it’s difficult to tell the amount of growth factors in deer antler velvet supplements. [1]
Studies observing the effects of deer antler velvet are mixed.
In one study, 32 males with weight lifting training were assigned to take a placebo or 1340 mg deer antler velvet twice daily. Those taking deer antler velvet experienced a significant decrease in body fat percentage, and trunk-to-limb fat weight ratio. The deer antler velvet group also saw a 9.8% increase in aerobic capacity. [2]
In another study, 38 active males were randomly assigned to take deer antler velvet extract, powder, or a placebo. Those taking the deer antler velvet powder saw an increase in isokinetic knee extensor strength when compared to other groups. There was no increase in IGF-1 growth factor in the deer antler velvet group. [3]
At the end of this study, due to inconsistencies and lack of evidence of erythropoetic or aerobic ergogenic effects, researchers concluded further work is needed to conclude benefits of deer antler velvet. [3]
The study finding deer antler velvet to be effective used 1340 mg twice a day. This is much more than the amount found in DVS Raw. This makes me skeptical of the product’s effectiveness.
Are There Side Effects?
According to experts at WebMD, not enough is known about deer antler velvet to determine possible side effects. [4]
However, consumers and studies haven’t shown any negative effects of using deer antler velvet. [1]
How To Use DVS Raw
To use as a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules a day. For loading take 4 capsules a day for 1-2 weeks.
Where To Buy DVS Raw
DVS Raw can be purchased from eSupplements.com for $22.95. Each bottle comes with 30 servings, each serving is 2 capsules.
eSupplements.com has a 60-day money-back guarantee for one opened bottle and any other unopened bottles. You could use an entire bottle and still return it if it didn’t work for you.
You can also buy DVS Raw from Deerantlersupplements.net for $23.95. They sell only deer antler velvet supplements and also offer a money-back guarantee.
What Customers Think
BodyBuilding.com is the only place I can find customer reviews. Consumers on give DVS Raw an 8.6 out of 10 overall.
Here are some individual reviews:
“This did nothing for the pains I have been experiencing. I noticed no difference in gains either. The only thing that this did for me that it or others claims to do was put me in a deep sleep. I took as directed for the initial loading phase. I would not buy this again.” –charlesdii
“I took the bottle of this and felt absolutely nothing.” –calfraiser
“I’ve been using it since March 21, 2013. I recovery faster. I sleep deeper and better. I can workout longer than before. It does work.” –laurenz2020
“Used this for the past 2 months, definitely have noticed a difference in recovery. I also sleep a lot deeper and enjoy that aspect of it.” –Samsmith7556
What I Think
The research on deer antler velvet is severely lacking. However, customer reviews show DVS Raw works for some people.
DVS Raw has a reasonable price tag, and it could work for you, so it may be worth a try.
Works
Ordered second bottle, in just 60 caps I’ve noticed substantially less to no shoulder pain. I’ve trained with shoulder pain for 20+ years. Sleeping much sounder a
August 6, 2015 6:08 pm