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Is oxytocin effective when taken orally?

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While standard swallowed oxytocin pills have very poor bioavailability due to digestive breakdown, recent research has demonstrated that oromucosal administration, such as with a lingual spray, can produce significant physiological effects. This shows that oxytocin can be effective when taken orally, but its success depends critically on the specific delivery method.