Supplement decisions look different when your sport runs drug tests. The rule is simple: check first, then decide. Recovery has other inputs that carry no such question, such as tissue work with the TimTam PowerMassager PRO. This guide covers the supplement side.
Should tested athletes check before using deer antler velvet?
Yes. TimTam's own page says athletes subject to drug testing should check with their governing body regarding supplement use. That applies to any supplement, and it applies before the first serving, not after. Your governing body's answer outranks anything on a product page.
Ask in writing if you can, and keep the reply.
Who counts as a tested athlete?
Anyone whose sport or event runs testing. That includes some national federations, collegiate programs, and organized amateur events, not only professionals. If you compete in a sanctioned event, look up the rules for that event. If you are unsure, assume testing applies until you hear otherwise.
Training for yourself outside any sanctioned event carries no such rules.
What does Power + Performance contain?
Power + Performance lists one ingredient: 1,000 mg of deer antler velvet per serving. TimTam describes it as a single natural ingredient with no synthetic additives. The page does not list a capsule count or serving directions, so follow the label on your bottle. The price is $49.99.
Deer antler velvet comes from deer. It is a food-derived ingredient, and a label that lists only that tells you what to ask about.
Does a single-ingredient label make checking easier?
It helps. With one ingredient, you can name exactly what you want checked and avoid the guesswork of a blend. You still need an answer from your governing body. A short label narrows the question and does not replace the answer.
Bring the full label with you when you ask.
What should you ask your governing body?
Ask whether deer antler velvet is permitted under your rules, whether they publish supplement guidance, and whether they recommend third-party testing programs. Ask who to contact if you have a follow-up. Write down the date and the name of the person who answered.
If the answer is unclear, skip the supplement until it is clear.
What can you do for recovery while you wait?
Start with food and sleep, then add tissue work. Patriot Brew Coffee lists 10g of grass-fed collagen protein with 100% Arabica instant coffee, and Premium Protein lists 19g of grass-fed hydrolyzed beef collagen protein per serving. Tested athletes should check these with their governing body as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should tested athletes check before using deer antler velvet?
Yes. TimTam's page says athletes subject to drug testing should check with their governing body regarding supplement use.
What does Power + Performance contain?
TimTam lists one ingredient: 1,000 mg of deer antler velvet per serving. The page lists no synthetic additives.
Who decides if a supplement is allowed in competition?
Your sport's governing body or testing organization. Their rules and any supplement guidance they publish take priority over a product page.
Does a single-ingredient label make checking easier?
It gives you one ingredient to ask about instead of a blend. You still need an answer from your governing body.
Last reviewed: October 29, 2026.
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