Oxytocin

Research overview

Oxytocin is a hormone studied in brain signalling and social-behaviour research. Researchers have explored how its effects change with the person and the experimental setting.

The cited studies reported different effects in different groups. They do not support a general promise of improved trust, mood or social confidence.

Study sources

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15931222/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21115541/

For laboratory research only. Not for human consumption.