Cognitive & mood · Peptide
Oxytocin
Also known as the 'bonding' hormone
A natural hormone studied for bonding, mood and social behaviour.
Status as of 2026-07 · reclassification ≠ FDA approval · educational only, not medical advice.
The signal it sends
Acts on oxytocin receptors influencing trust, calm and social connection.
Benefits & effects studied
- Mood & social-bonding research
- Established use in labour/lactation
Research state
Approved for obstetric uses; behavioural uses are research-stage.
Dosing & pharmacokinetics
Clinical forms are injectable; intranasal is investigational. Half-life: ~3–5 minutes.
Dosing information is educational only. Oxytocin decisions belong with a licensed clinician — Jevity does not recommend or supply dosing.
History & discovery
First described 1906 (effects); 1953 (synthesized) by Henry Dale (identified effects, 1906); Vincent du Vigneaud (sequenced and synthesized, 1953) Origin: Its uterine-contracting activity was first identified by Henry Dale in 1906; Parke-Davis scientists separated it from vasopressin in 1928 and coined the name; Vincent du Vigneaud determined its sequence and synthesized it in 1953, the first peptide hormone synthesis, earning the 1955 Nobel Prize in Chemistry..
Molecular structure
A nine-amino-acid peptide (nonapeptide) hormone containing a disulfide ring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxytocin FDA-approved?
FDA-approved (Pitocin®) On Jevity's evidence scale, Oxytocin is graded "FDA-approved". Reclassification for compounding is not the same as FDA approval.
What is Oxytocin used for?
A natural hormone studied for bonding, mood and social behaviour. Acts on oxytocin receptors influencing trust, calm and social connection. Studied effects include: Mood & social-bonding research; Established use in labour/lactation. This is educational information, not a recommendation to use it.
Is Oxytocin legal in the UAE?
UAE / DHA status: Prescription medicine — DHA-licensed provider
Is Oxytocin banned in sport?
WADA status: Not prohibited
What is Oxytocin's Jevity Score?
Oxytocin has a Jevity Score of 93/100 — a proprietary composite of evidence strength (10/10), regulatory clarity (9/10) and supply verifiability (8/10). It reflects how established and legitimate the compound is, not a recommendation.
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