Can oxytocin be taken as a supplement?: Exploring Poor Oral Absorption and Risks
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Despite its popular nickname as the “love hormone,” a significant pharmacological challenge with taking oxytocin as a supplement is its poor oral absorption and rapid breakdown in the digestive system. This raises serious questions about the effectiveness of non-prescription oral oxytocin products and highlights the complex reality of using exogenous oxytocin.