I've done numerous posts on oxytocin effects on us humans (enter oxytocin in the search box in the left column). Generally, it makes us nicer and more affiliative. A recent email from a colleague who diligently sends me results of his wide ranging web scans for enhancers of vitality, longevity, etc. makes me aware that getting a nip of oxytocin for yourself is like falling off a log (if you are also willing to part with ~50-60 dollars for
nasal or sublingual versions). He has tried the sub-lingual spray and says it does work "although the subjective results are highly-dependent upon my physiological/mental state and/or the time of day. There are also quite likely different genetic predispositions as reported in Deric's mind blog." I would be curious to try the stuff, but don't want to threaten the curmudgeonly behavior that I normally enjoy.
The manufacturer's website has "homeopathy" all over it. I'll bet the subjective results vary!
ReplyDeleteNow, that's cheesy. "Oxytocin 12C" means 0.018 probability that there's ONE MOLECULE of oxytocin in 1 oz bottle! I'd rather trust one of the illegal pharmacies that are spamming my inbox. Some are selling oxytocin for labor induction.
ReplyDeleteTrue, but it might be a wildly potent oxytocin molecule.
ReplyDeleteOxytocin makes you care about others far more than you would normally do, and you feel great about it. It's the glue of social life. We think we need others and they need us, but really we're out for our daily o-rush.
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