Is Oxytocin Really A Love Drug?

BrainStuff

English - February 28, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB - ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
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Our brains release the hormone oxytocin during pleasant circumstances and bonding experiences -- but can we really take it to induce those experiences? Learn why it's complicated in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: thttps://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/endocrine/oxytocin.htm

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