oxytocin
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, oxytocin has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. In the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman discusses how the nervous system releases oxytocin, which enhances immune function. This highlights the role of oxytocin in supporting health and well-being.
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide normally produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. Present in animals since early stages of evolution, in humans it plays roles in behavior that include social bonding, love, reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth. Oxytocin is released into the bloodstream as a hormone in response to sexual activity and during childbirth. It is also available in pharmaceutical form. In either form, oxytocin stimulates u
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Neuroscience, Endocrinology |
Who talks about oxytocin on podcasts?
oxytocin came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
What is oxytocin mentioned alongside?
oxytocin is most often mentioned alongside nutrition, Sleep and movement.
Mentioned together: nutrition, Sleep, movement, Circadian Rhythm, Nervous system, breathing techniques, immune system, fiber, placebo effect, catacolamines