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Oxytocin
peptides · The bonding hormone, as a peptide
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus, best known for its role in childbirth and breastfeeding. Outside obstetrics, it's used as an intranasal peptide for its effects on social bonding, trust, and sexual response.
⏱️ Timing & dosage for Oxytocin
Best time to take
As needed, or once daily in research protocols
Suggested dose
10-40 IU per dose (commonly 24 IU), intranasal
✅ Benefits of Oxytocin
- •May increase feelings of trust, bonding, and social connection
- •May reduce social anxiety and stress reactivity in some studies
- •Plays a role in sexual arousal and orgasm intensity
- •Studied for social cognition, with mixed results
⚠️ Side effects & risks
- •Administered via intranasal spray; sourced as a research compound outside its FDA-approved IV obstetric use -- verify purity/COA
- •Do not use if pregnant -- oxytocin's core biological role is inducing labor
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