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A research group discovered that gelatins from the antlers, skin, and bones of sika deer (Cervus Nippon) exhibit antioxidant activity.

Further studies are expected to explore how gelatins from sika deer can be effectively utilized as health-promoting resources to prevent or reduce oxidative stress. The research was published in Pharmacognosy Research on June 13, 2024.

The increase in the population of sika deer (Cervus Nippon) across Japan has led to societal issues, such as damage to agriculture and forestry, an increase in traffic accidents, and ecosystem change. To address this, deer population control through hunting has been promoted. However, while deer meat is typically consumed, uses for other parts are still in the exploration phase.

In contrast, various body parts of deer, such as antlers, bones, tails and sinews have been used in traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times. To increase the usefulness of sika deer as health promoting resources, the research group evaluated the in vitro antioxidant activity of the gelatins from antlers, skins and bones of sika deer and compared it with those from donkeys, bovine, pig and fish.

Key findings include:

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