While oxytocin is often touted as the “love hormone,” there are so many other benefits to be reaped from this remarkable hormone which is secreted by the pituitary gland and is also a brain neurotransmitter. One of the easiest ways to get this wonderful health supplement into the bloodstream and reap the benefits – oxytocin lozenges or trouches that slip conveniently under the tongue.
Oxytocin has a well-recognized role in childbirth and breast feeding. It helps women get through labor by stimulating uterine contractions, which is why it’s sometimes administered during labor. It’s been known to promote delivery and speed up contractions. After birth, mothers can establish intimacy and trust with their baby through gentle touches and even a loving gaze. In addition, mothers can pass on oxytocin to their babies through breast milk.
Oxytocin is increasingly being seen as something that can help people overcome their social inhibitions and fears because it can induce feelings of optimism, increase self-esteem, and build trust. Studies show it may be effective in treating debilitating shyness, or to help people with social anxieties and mood disorders. It’s also thought that oxytocin could help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. And because autism is essentially a social communication disorder, it’s being considered as a way of helping people on the spectrum as well.
It can also be used to prevent obesity in some cases. Researchers have observed that oxytocin and oxytocin receptor-deficient mice become obese later in life — and with normal food intake. Scientists believe that the hormone might be responsible for a series of beneficial metabolic effects, both in mice and humans. By giving oxytocin-deficient obese mice oxytocin infusions, their weight returned back to normal levels and they also showed a reduced glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. This clearly suggests an alternative option for those struggling to keep the weight off.
At The Healthy Choice Compounding Pharmacy, we believe in the power of Oxytocin lozenges, as well as other forms of dosing. Call or stop by for more information.
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