Oxytocin: The Hormone of Love and Trust Oxytocin is a fascinating hormone produced deep in the brain, released during labor and breastfeeding, and is associated with sexual activity and arousal, bonding, communication and an overall sense of well-being. It increases...
Photo: Shutterstock Amino acids are groups of organic molecules composed of an amino group (—NH2), an acidic carboxyl group (—COOH), and an organic side chain (R group). 1 A generalized chemical...
