In this episode, we take a deep dive into Methylene Blue, a compound with a fascinating history as the world's first fully synthetic therapeutic agent. We explore its journey from a 19th-century textile dye to its modern-day popularity in the biohacking community as a potential nootropic and anti-aging supplement. Join us as we break down the complex science, its single FDA-approved use for methemoglobinemia, and the critical risks that are often overlooked in the social media hype

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - What is Methylene Blue?
01:06 - The History of Methylene Blue: From Dye to Drug
03:59 - How it Works: Pleiotropic Effects & Hormesis
05:02 - Mechanism 1: Enhancing Mitochondrial Function
08:50 - Mechanism 2: Neuromodulation & MAO-A Inhibition
10:58 - Mechanism 3: Use as a Vasopressor
12:22 - Mechanism 4: Its ONLY FDA-Approved Use (Methemoglobinemia)
14:41 - Clinical Applications: Rescue Agent vs. Remodeling Agent
17:05 - Potential Use in Neurodegenerative Diseases
19:10 - Other Potential Uses: Psychiatry, Malaria & More
20:51 - The Rise of Methylene Blue as a "Biohack"

SELECTED REFERENCES
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncel.2015.00179/full
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6485827/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5826781/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36180986/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2078225/

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