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Source of validity: Traditional
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Deer velvet has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian medical systems for supporting overall vitality, including the skeletal system and bone health. Historically, it has been prescribed for conditions thought to involve weakness of the bones, joints, and tendons, particularly in the elderly or those recovering from injury. The rationale in TCM is that deer velvet "tonifies the kidney," which is believed to govern bone health in this system. However, the scientific evidence to support these claims is limited. A few animal studies suggest that deer velvet may have some effect on bone metabolism, potentially by influencing growth factors or collagen synthesis, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. No major health agencies or clinical guidelines endorse deer velvet for bone health, and the quality and quantity of scientific evidence is low. Therefore, while there is a strong traditional precedent for using deer velvet to support the skeletal system, this is not well-validated by modern scientific research.

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