Oxytocin

Oxytocin is often referred to as the “trust chemical” or the “love chemical.” This chemical is what floods a woman's body during childbirth and allows the mother and child to form a bond, right from the start. This chemical allows communities and individuals to break down social barriers and anxiety by forming trust, increasing self-esteem, and optimism. Oxytocin has the ability to make individuals happier, but it can also make them…

According to the author, he spent about 10 years conducting additional experiments to examine the inhibitors and promoters of oxytocin. The author also states that he has travelled far and wide to run the experiment of oxytocin and trust and found out that the relationship between trust and oxytocin definitely exist. Besides, the article says that the researcher used the findings of the studies to develop a survey instrument for measuring trust in the organizational…

different chemical stimulants. The first sign of love the brain starts to release dopamine and serotonin in excess. Once the relationship continues the levels of dopamine and serotonin decrease. As dopamine starts to decrease the brain starts to release oxytocin and vasopressin. The brain sends the signals to all over the brain and body. The stimulants associated with love are found in almost every synapse in the brain. Love is powered by chemicals reactions and stimulants that…

is the artifisial reproduction of the hormone oxytocin that the woman naturally creates at the time of delivery. Oxytocin is the female hormone that the body produces to naturally cause labor contractions. During the birth this hormone is growing. The drug Pitonicina is regulated by a pump, which regulates the amount of medication that enters the mother's body. The contractions caused by Pitocin are very different from those caused naturally by oxytocin. The purpose of administering this…

Four Small Things Four important hormones help you every day to achieve the things that make you happy. Endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine are released from the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system which is responsible for growth, reproduction, sleep, mood, etc. The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is known as the “master gland” since it controls many important functions in the body. Endorphins,…

Oxytocin is a hormone commonly released following activities such as orgasms and childbirth and is involved in bonding and trust, which many report becoming heightened under the influence of MDMA (Thompson et al, 2007). Kirkpatrick, Lee, Wardle, Jacob and de Wit (2014) tested and compared the effects of oxytocin and MDMA. Over four sessions, participants were administered either MDMA, oxytocin, or a placebo drugs. MDMA users reported the typical…

Sir Henry H. Dale when he extracted oxytocin from a human’s pituitary gland and this sample made a pregnant cat’s uterus contract (Oxytocin 10). Its molecular formula is C43H66N12O12S2, it has a molar mass of 1007.187 g/mol (Oxytocin 7). It is also a type of peptide that is specified as a nonapeptide due to its nine amino acids; its amino acid sequence is cysteine-tyrosine-isoleucine-glutamine-asparagine-cysteine-proline-leucine-glycine or CYIQNCPLG (Oxytocin 9). It’s given the nickname of ‘love…

Interpersonal trust is an important concept that, if further understood, can give a greater insight into how human relationships work and the processes that lead to decision making in social situations. Interpersonal trust can be defined as the belief that the person who is being trusted will do what is expected or desired, and entails the interaction between two parties: party one, the trustor, who is willing to rely in the actions of party two, the trustee. Furthermore, for a trust situation…

Developing pharmacological agents effective in the treatment of cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia is a priority that cannot be overemphasized. Oxytocin, a medication and hormone, is naturally produced in hypothalamus and stored in posterior pituitary gland. As a medication it is used to induce labor, control uterine contractions during labor and stop post-partum hemorrhage. It is involved in bonding…

Choosing how to feed your new baby is one of the biggest decisions a new parent is faced to make. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organizations (WHO) recommend breastfeeding is the best choice for babies. Women who are physically able should try to breastfeed their baby because of all the wonderful benefits. Furthermore, research has shown that Breastfeeding is the most natural source of nourishment and security for your new…