Science shows we really are drunk in love!

Posted by: admin , May 21, 2015

Research shows that we really are drunk in love given the striking similarities between the effects of alcohol and the “love hormone” Oxytocin.
Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus and is often credited with helping us to fall in love, bond and form friendships.
The study was performed by scientists at the University of Birmingham, who administered an Oxytocin spray to determine whether its effects were similar to those of alcohol.
The research team found that alcohol and Oxytocin cause common actions even though they target different receptors within the brain.
In addition to making people feel happy, Oxytocin removes social inhibitors such as fear and anxiety in the same way that alcohol does.
However, the research also revealed that Oxytocin can cause people to become more aggressive, jealous and boastful.