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Oxytocin
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Peptide
Hypothalamic Peptide
OxytocinOverview
Summary
The 'bonding' peptide — also has modest appetite and stress effects.
Category
Hypothalamic Peptide
Mechanism
Activates oxytocin receptors involved in bonding, satiety and stress response.
Effects
Top outcomes
- Cognition45
- Fat loss40
Evidence
Emerging
Practical
Half-life
~3-5 minutes IV; longer intranasal
Administration
nasalsubq
Risk
Legal status
rx only
Safety
Generally well tolerated; rare hyponatremia at high doses.
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