Oxytocin, also called love hormone, would have effects similar to those of alcohol: it would make us more sure of ourselves and more generous.
According to a study from the University of Birmingham, and published in the medical journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, oxytocin, the hormone of love, pleasure and social ties, have the same effect as alcohol on the brain. According to researchers, these similarities are even "striking": it generates confidence and generosity. But, such as alcoholic beverages, it also can develop aggressiveness.
According to the lead author of this study, this discovery could help us fight our fears or our stress during a job interview, for example, or on a first date. A spray of oxytocin in the nose and, presto, more anxiety!
But like every coin has two sides, the oxytocin intake would not be without consequences, as can also trigger aggressive reactions, jealousy, the withdrawal or dangerous behavior, because of their disinhibiting effect.
Researchers continue to discover new virtues to this hormone. Recently, Japanese researchers discovered that it could help people with autism to understand the emotions and facial expressions. It would also be effective in helping tired muscles in years to regenerate.
According to a study from the University of Birmingham, and published in the medical journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, oxytocin, the hormone of love, pleasure and social ties, have the same effect as alcohol on the brain. According to researchers, these similarities are even "striking": it generates confidence and generosity. But, such as alcoholic beverages, it also can develop aggressiveness.
According to the lead author of this study, this discovery could help us fight our fears or our stress during a job interview, for example, or on a first date. A spray of oxytocin in the nose and, presto, more anxiety!
But like every coin has two sides, the oxytocin intake would not be without consequences, as can also trigger aggressive reactions, jealousy, the withdrawal or dangerous behavior, because of their disinhibiting effect.
Researchers continue to discover new virtues to this hormone. Recently, Japanese researchers discovered that it could help people with autism to understand the emotions and facial expressions. It would also be effective in helping tired muscles in years to regenerate.
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