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What does OT stand for?

Oxytocin


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Subsequent to these findings, we assume that the hormone is an overall trigger for social sentiments: when the person's association is positive, oxytocin bolsters pro-social behaviors; when the association is negative, the hormone increases negative sentiments," Simone Shamay-Tsoory who carried out the research said.
Researchers at the University of Haifa have found that the oxytocin hormone, known as the 'love hormone,' also affects antisocial behaviors, such as envy and gloating.
As a result, her production of the hormone oxytocin - vital for childbirth - slows.
First identified in 1902 as the hormone that stimulates labor contractions, oxytocin is one of the body's superchemicals: among other things, it prompts lactation and the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a natural tranquilizer that overrides the fight-or-flight impulse and encourages the development of social skills.
The amazing substance involves the use of the hormone Oxytocin which controls the part of the brain where feelings of love and lust are created.
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body responsible for several functions that include contractions during labor, breast feeding and improving the sexual orgasms.
Gordon says: "Re your report on the recently discovered hormone called oxytocin, which reduces anxiety, calms phobias and could help defeat shyness.
Byline: Betsy Robinson The neuropeptide oxytocin has been called the love hormone, the cuddle chemical, and the big "O" because it's produced during orgasm and has so many health and social bonding benefits (even turning promiscuous rodents monogamous [see "Big Brains, Big Choices]).

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