Oxytocin Receptor
OXTROxytocin's receptor, and it is not only in the brain. The uterus, heart, gut and T-cells all carry it, which is why an intranasal dose taken for mood also has cardiovascular and gut effects.
Relationships
3 connectionsOxytocin Receptor expressed in
Gut Lining
The single cell layer separating gut contents from the bloodstream. Most peptides sold for gut health are aimed at either repairing it or keeping its tight junctions shut.
Heart Muscle
Carries androgen receptors like skeletal muscle does, and thickens under the same signal. Unlike a bicep, a thicker left ventricle fills less well.
Limbic System
The emotional core of the brain, and androgen-receptor rich. This is where mood, threat response and aggression are set, and where steroid mental effects are thought to land.
Beyond this page
Oxytocin Receptor also connects to 1 entry in the applied modules, covering supplements, compounds, hormones and food sources. Those carry the mechanism and the evidence tier behind each link, and they are part of client coaching.
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