Reviewed by The Peptide Dispatch Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 6, 2026
Oxytocin (OXY) is a research peptide, at the fda approved (medical use) stage in the published literature. The 'bonding hormone' with effects on social behavior, trust, and anxiety. Also used medically for labor induction.
The 'bonding hormone' with effects on social behavior, trust, and anxiety. Also used medically for labor induction.
| Research Status | FDA approved (medical use) |
|---|---|
| Half-Life | 3-5 minutes (but effects longer) |
| Administration | Intranasal |
| Doses Reported in Published Studies | 10-40 IU intranasal |
Activates oxytocin receptors in brain and periphery, modulating social behavior and smooth muscle.
The 'bonding hormone' with effects on social behavior, trust, and anxiety. Also used medically for labor induction.
Activates oxytocin receptors in brain and periphery, modulating social behavior and smooth muscle.
Oxytocin is at the following stage in the published literature: FDA approved (medical use). All information is for research and educational purposes only.
Reported half-life: 3-5 minutes (but effects longer).
Reported administration route in the literature: Intranasal. This is not a recommendation for human use.
Educational content, not medical advice. Effects described are drawn from cited research in study subjects.