Methylene Blue is up next in the series of posts looking at some of the most studied and well renowned nutrients and supplements capable of improving mitochondrial function and energy production.

Methylene Blue continues to make headway in the world of energy production, courtesy of its ability to augment different systems of the body associated with being implicated in fatigue.

What is it?

Methylthioninium chloride, widely known as Methylene Blue, is a blue salt, which is used as a medication as well as being repurposed for other uses.

Mitochondrial function

Methylene Blue donates electrons in the electron transport chain, resulting in improvements in mitochondrial function of ATP.

This results in more energy, improved cellular function and overall health.

Brain health

Methylene Blue’s role in augmenting mitochondrial function and respiration in the brain contributes to better cognitive function.

It has positive effects on neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, while being a powerful antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

Methylene Blue exhibits antimicrobial properties and has been shown to be effective against viruses, bacteria and fungus.

This extends to Lyme and Bartonella, both of which are very common in chronic fatigue presentations.

Chronic infections in general are now being implicated in a host of chronic conditions, such as chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions. This reiterates the importance of having agents such as Methylene Blue to assist in lowering a person’s infection load.

Consumption

Dosing is contingent on what it is being used to treat.

Methylene Blue can be purchased over the counter and compounded depending on individual needs.

It is taken orally or intravenously with oral administration the most common form.

It is contraindicated in pregnancy, those taking SSRI medication and people with a G6PD deficiency.

Please consider speaking with a practitioner or coach well versed in nutritional supplementation before deciding whether it is suitable for you.

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