Diabetes & Endocrinologyobesitythyroid function
Oxytocin’s Role in Modulating Thyroid Function and Mental Health in Obesity: Insights from an 8-Week Clinical Trial
By MedXY|Sep 17, 2026
An 8-week trial reveals that intranasal oxytocin increases the free T3/free T4 ratio and correlates with improved mental health-related quality of life in adults with obesity, suggesting thyroid axis modulation as a potential mechanism for