Side effects and watch-outs
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety (paradoxical in some)
- Uterine contractions (women — caution in pregnancy)
- Tolerance with chronic use
- Social withdrawal in high doses (paradoxical)
Hormones / Social/Bonding
Oxytocin (Intranasal)
Neuropeptide released during bonding, sex, and childbirth. Intranasal delivery increases brain levels. Research on anxiety reduction, social bonding, trust, PTSD treatment. Used by some biohackers for social enhancement, stress reduction, and relationship quality.
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