Meta Information

ID:oxytocin

Name:Oxytocin

Schema Version:1.5

Title

Oxytocin

Alternate Names

• OT
• Love Hormone

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

50

High Cost:

150

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost for a compounded nasal spray, the most common non-clinical delivery method.

Summary

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone primarily known for its role in social bonding and trust. Its relevance to healthspan is emerging from animal studies suggesting it can rejuvenate muscle stem cells, reduce age-related inflammation, and potentially improve metabolic function. However, robust human data demonstrating systemic longevity benefits is currently lacking.

Purpose

A neuropeptide hormone potentially promoting muscle regeneration and social well-being.

Card Summary

A neuropeptide hormone with emerging roles in muscle regeneration and reducing age-related inflammation, primarily known for its effects on social bonding.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

2.8

Justification:

Primarily animal data for regeneration; human effects are mostly psychological, not systemic longevity.

Evidence

Grade:

C

Score:

3.5

Justification:

Strong animal data for muscle regeneration, but lacks human trials for longevity endpoints.

Safety

Score:

5.5

Justification:

Hormonal agent with potential for mood and psychological side effects with chronic use.

Flags

• Long-term effects of chronic administration on the endocrine system are unknown.
• Potential for psychological side effects, including altered social perception or anxiety.
• Most longevity-related benefits (e.g., muscle repair) are based on animal models.
• Should not be used by pregnant women except under strict medical supervision.

Verdict

Promising in animal models, but highly speculative for human healthspan.

Created

2026-04-23T23:48:41.338096Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

multiple

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone primarily known for its role in social bonding and trust. Its relevance to healthspan is emerging from animal studies suggesting it can rejuvenate muscle stem cells,...

Typical Protocol

• Intranasal spray of 24-40 IU administered 30-60 minutes before desired social engagement is a common research protocol.