Velvet antler has been, shown to boost testosterone levels. (This hormone promotes male characteristics.) It has also been shown to boost estrogen levels, (This hormone promotes female characteristics).

• 而这一现象只有在一般人体应急状态下才会产生比较高的水平，而随着人体机能的衰老和老化人体产生激素的水平越来越低下。