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Oxytocin

A 9-amino-acid neuropeptide often called the 'bonding hormone.' Used for mood, social connection, and sexual response research.

2 mg vialHalf-life: ~3-5 minutes (IV) / ~20 min (intranasal)Daily in-cycle (Stack 08) or as-needed standaloneStandard · ≤10 mg/mL
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Overview

Clinical Benefits
  • Mood elevation
  • Social bonding effects
  • Stress reduction
  • Sexual response support
Administration

Intranasal spray (most common) or subcutaneous injection

Drug class: neuropeptide

Clinical Dosing

Typical dosage
10-40 Units per dose
Starting dose
10 Units
Cadence
Daily in-cycle (Stack 08) or as-needed standalone
Full titration schedule
PhaseDose
Week 110 Units once daily — assess response
Week 2+10-40 Units daily (max 1-2x/day)

Safety Profile

Side effects
  • • Hyponatremia with high doses
  • • Nausea
  • • Headache
  • • Uterine contractions (pregnancy risk)
Contraindications
  • • Pregnancy
  • • Severe cardiovascular disease
  • • Hyponatremia

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Frequently asked questions

Oxytocin is most commonly researched for: Mood elevation, Social bonding effects, Stress reduction, Sexual response support.

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