| The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of elk velvet antler supplementation (EVA) on adaptations to concurrent resistance and endurance (3x/wk each) training. Forty-five volunteers performed physiological testing before and after 5 and 10 weeks of training. Measurements included VO 2max, 2000 m rowing time, leg and bench press strength. Blood serum hormone levels were measured at rest and 5 and 60 minutes after the 2000 m test. Subjects ingested either EVA (560 mg/day) or placebo capsules. Significant (p < .05) increases occurred in both groups for VO2max and strength. 2000 m rowing time significantly decreased to the same extent in both groups. There was a significant increase in testosterone, growth hormone and cortisol after the 2000 m test but no changes were observed in resting hormone levels or after training for either group. It appears that 10 weeks of EVA does not significantly improve various physiological or performance parameters greater than training alone. |
