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Oxytocin

Libido & Bonding

Oxytocin

Also known as Pitocin, Syntocinon, love hormone

Moderate human evidenceApproved medicine

Price range: €25 through €40

Discussed for: Bonding, mood, intimacy.

FIG. 2 ยท Amino-acid sequence of Oxytocin (9 residues)
  1. C
  2. Y
  3. I
  4. Q
  5. N
  6. C
  7. P
  8. L
  9. G
  • Hydrophobic
  • Polar
  • Positive charge
  • Negative charge
  • Glycine / proline
Effect strengthHow hard it acts on the body3/10
Proof levelHow well that is shown in humans5/10
Risk levelHow much can go wrong3/10

Editorial 1 to 10 estimates from published research, not measured values. How to read these

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01 / Identity

What it is

Oxytocin is a natural nonapeptide (9 aa). Main reported uses: bonding, mood, intimacy. Current status: prescription (labor, breastfeeding); other uses off-label.

Molecule type
Natural nonapeptide (9 aa)
How it is taken
Nasal spray, injection
Other names
Pitocin, Syntocinon, love hormone

Route only. This library does not publish doses or protocols.

02 / Mechanism

How it is thought to work

Hormone that drives bonding, trust and social behavior

03 / Potential benefits

What people use it for

Bonding, mood, intimacy

Moderate human evidence

Some human trials exist, but they are smaller, shorter or mixed.

Listed uses are what people use it for, not proven outcomes.

04 / Known risks

Side effects and risks

Low sodium (water retention), headache

Risk level 3 of 10

Lower risk score: reported side effects are mostly mild. Low risk is not no risk, especially for unregulated products.

Unknown long-term effects count as a risk, not as a clean record.

05 / Regulatory

Regulatory status

Status
Approved medicine
Details
Prescription (labor, breastfeeding); other uses off-label
Sport (WADA)
Not listed

Status reflects information up to mid-2026 and changes over time. Check current sources.

06 / Evidence quality

How good is the evidence?

Moderate: mixed results for mood

How we grade evidence

07 / Notes and sources

Notes and sources

  • Anyone using compounds like this regularly should have medical supervision and bloodwork (for example IGF-1, glucose and HbA1c, hormones, lipids).
  • Source: Peptide Reference Table, an editorial review of published research up to mid-2026. Scores are 1 to 10 editorial estimates, not measured values. Regulatory and WADA status change over time.

Educational information only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before using any compound.

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