methylene blue
brain booster. mitochondria maker.
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WHAT IS METHYLENE BLUE?
It is a potent nutraceutical that can cross the blood-brain barrier and is neuroprotective. It is also a bioactive antioxidant substance that regenerates + repairs the mitochondria and possesses many properties that delay cellular aging, enhance mitochondrial pathways, + improve mood and focus.
IS METHYLENE BLUE SAFE?
It was originally approved by the FDA for its treatment of methemoglobinemia and has been used for decades for various purposes in both conventional and alternative settings.
Methylene Blue is generally safe and well-tolerated.
If you are taking an SSRI or SNRI we will not administer Methylene Blue as there is a risk of Serotonin Toxicity as Methylene Blue increases serotonin.
WHAT DOES MORPH USE METHYLENE BLUE FOR?
At MORPH, we use Methylene Blue mostly for its incredible benefits to the brain. Methylene Blue can increase energy levels, boost memory, protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease + dementia, slow down the aging effects on the body, optimize genetics, and even improve mood disorders, such as depression.
Many clients also like to use it for Lyme Disease, long-haul Covid, parasite eradication, Babesia, anaplasma, and more.
HOW DOES METHYLENE BLUE WORK IN THE BRAIN?
Methylene Blue works in the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier. Once it is in the brain, it can reversibly inhibit MAO-A. This means it can prevent dopamine and serotonin from being broken down too quickly, which increases the levels of these neurotransmitters.
If you have what we call a “FAST COMT” or mutations in your MAOA genes, this can be greatly beneficial.
Dopamine + serotonin are essential for cognitive function since they play primary roles in memory, focus, learning, mood, + many other aspects of brain health. By increasing these neurotransmitters, Methylene Blue can provide significant benefits to cognitive performance and overall well-being.
HOW DOES METHYLENE BLUE WORK IN THE BODY?
Methylene Blue works in the body when there is a problem with how the body’s cells are using energy.
When the body does not work correctly, it can not make enough ATP (the body’s energy currency), which can cause issues like having too many free radicals! Methylene Blue helps the cells use energy more efficiently and lowers free-radical production.
BRAIN -BOOSTING BENEFITS
MEMORY ENHANCEMENT
Research shows Methylene Blue can reverse forgetfulness + enhance function in people with early-stage Alzheimer's.
Another showed it to be effective at preventing age-related memory decline.
Yet another showed it to reduce plaque build-up in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's.
NEUROPROTECTION
Protecting the brain from damage is one of MB's superpowers!
It does this by increasing energy production in cells + preventing them from dying prematurely.
One study showed the prevention + slowing of diseases, such as: Alzheimer's, dementia, + Parkinson's.
Many studies found it to protect cells from free radicals.
Another showed it to be effective against neuroinflammation.
Yet another found it to improve behavioral abnormalities, inflammation, + oxidative damage in mice.
MOOD-ENHANCEMENT
One study found MB can effectively improve symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Shows promise in combatting anxiety + depression by preventing oxidative stress-related cell damage.
This helps avoid harmful effects of chronic stress.
Another study suggests MB may also be helpful as schizophrenia treatment.
MB helps to increase serotonin + dopamine.
ANTI-AGING EFFECTS
MB helps your mitochondria produce more energy, which results in cell protection from the kind of damage that leads to aging.
One study found MB can extend lifespan of worms by up to 20%, another increased the lifespan of fruit flies by 15%, and finally a study found it to increase the lifespan of mice by 14%.
Not only could methylene blue help you live longer better, you'll look younger, too!
MITOCHONDRIAL ENERGY
MB boosts mitochondria so it produces more energy. Because the mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, when they have more energy, they better protect us from damage.
Research shows MB could protect cells + increase energy production even when exposed to toxins.
We also see more mitochondria inside cells, which improves the results of NAD+.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Multiple studies shows MB can help with TBI's.
In mice, MB showed to reduce swelling + inflammation.
When being given prior to TBI, MB has shown to protect rats from TBI-induced damage. Hello, football players!
