Required for Reconstruction: This product is provided in a lyophilized (freeze-dried) state. For proper use and to maintain stability, Bacteriostatic Water is required for reconstitution.
Oxytocin 10mg
$40.00
Comes in Lyophilized powder form, reconstitution needed
Oxytocin peptide research highlights its role as a “bonding hormone” that induces calmness, reduces fear/anxiety, and improves social interaction. Studies show it aids in, and enhances metabolic health (weight loss, insulin sensitivity), acts as an analgesic for chronic pain, and aids in tissue repair. It also exhibits sex-specific effects, often promoting positive social behaviors in women while potentially increasing negative social focus in men.
PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
Key Research Findings
Social & Emotional Health: Promotes trust, empathy, and social bonding, with research pointing toward its use in treating autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.
Metabolic Effects: Acts as a potential anti-obesity treatment by reducing food intake, improving insulin sensitivity, and managing weight in preclinical models.
Physical Health: Used for promoting contractions in childbirth, but also linked to reducing blood pressure and supporting repair of aged muscle tissue.
Behavioral & Cognitive Impact: Research shows it can increase satiety after sex, improve libido, and enhance cognitive functions like social memory.
Administration & Limitations: While intranasal administration is common, results are inconsistent, with some evidence suggesting it may only work indirectly through nerve stimulation rather than crossing the blood-brain barrier.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
Research Applications
Psychiatric Disorders: Investigated for treating anxiety, depression, and social dysfunction.
Metabolic Syndrome: Studied for reducing chronic inflammation and improving glucose homeostasis.
Pain Management: Explored as a treatment for chronic, deep tissue pain.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
Sex-Specific Findings
Research indicates that oxytocin can have different effects on men and women, such as affecting the amygdala differently during social situations, potentially making men more attuned to competitor recognition while enhancing positive social cues in women.
