🧠 Neurodegenerative diseases are a major concern, and current drugs are not effective in treating them.
⚡️ As we age, mitochondrial metabolism decreases, leading to issues like memory loss, lack of focus, and more severe conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's.
💊 The goal is to take supplements and adopt a healthy lifestyle to support mitochondrial function and improve energy production in our bodies, including our brains.
The brain is an energy demand center, consuming 20% of our energy despite only being 2% of body weight.
Mitochondria act as powerhouses in cells, transferring and creating energy through the electron transport chain.
Methylene blue, a small molecule, can cross the blood-brain barrier and increase cellular respiration in the brain.
🧠 Methylene blue is highly concentrated in the brain and plays a significant role in energy production in the mitochondria.
🔬 Methylene blue is a redox agent and can donate electrons to the electron transport chain, helping to produce more energy.
💊 Methylene blue has promising benefits for brain health, including improvements in memory, focus, and cognition.
🔑 Methylene blue has a hermetic dose response, and high doses could have reverse effects.
🔑 The recommended low dose range for oral dosing of methylene blue is 20-60 milligrams.
🔑 Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and G6PD genetic mutation are contraindications for consuming methylene blue.
🔑 Consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended for individuals taking antidepressants while considering methylene blue.
🔑 Methylene blue can help restore the normal function of mitochondria and improve mood disorders.
🔑 Methylene blue is beneficial when taken in the morning and during fasting, and exposure to natural sunlight or red light therapy can enhance its effects.
👉 Taking methylene blue with exposure to sunlight can benefit mitochondrial function.
👄 Different methods of taking methylene blue, such as dissolving it on the tongue, can prevent blue staining.
⏰ The effects of methylene blue can last for two to three hours, and it may cause green urine.
🔑 Methylene blue is different from NAD in terms of tolerance and availability.
👴 Methylene blue is being used for elderly individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
💊 Approval from a medical provider is advised due to potential interactions with other medications.
🧠 Methylene blue may have potential benefits for brain health and preventing cognitive decline.
💡 There is evidence that methylene blue can improve symptoms of traumatic brain injury.
💊 Methylene blue has minimal side effects, but should be used cautiously and under professional guidance.
🩺 It is important to manage high blood pressure to prevent mental decline and stroke.