Neuropeptide secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
Oxytocin is involved in phenomena linked to trust, empathy, generosity and sexuality. It is known as the "pleasure hormone", the "happiness hormone" and the "mother-child attachment hormone".
- Serotonin :
- A neurotransmitter involved in mood management and associated with happiness. Often called the "happy hormone", serotonin activates or inhibits brain activity depending on the receptor to which it binds. Serotonin is essential for neurons to...
- Dopamine :
- Nicknamed the "pleasure molecule", dopamine is a chemical messenger that allows information to flow between certain types of neuron.