Oxytocin (OXT)

What is Oxytocin?

Oxytocin (OXT) is a peptide hormone that plays a key role in reproduction, social behaviours, and other physiological processes. It’s also known as the “love hormone”.

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that has many beneficial effects, including:

• Social bonding

Oxytocin is involved in many social interactions, such as trust, romantic attachment, and parent-infant bonding.

• Stress regulation

Oxytocin can help people cope with stress and trauma. It may also be a promising treatment for stress-related disorders like PTSD.

• Mental health

Oxytocin may help with mental health, and some studies suggest it could be a preventative strategy for PTSD.

• Reproduction

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor and childbirth, and breast tissue contractions during lactation.

• Inflammation

Oxytocin can act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, which may help with uncontrolled inflammation during sepsis.

• Cardiovascular health

Oxytocin may improve cardiac output and reduce oxygen consumption.

Oxytocin also plays a role in sexual arousal, recognition, and building relationships.