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Methylene Blue. Miracle Drug or Total Scam?


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Today, we're diving into the intriguing history and diverse medical applications of a compound called Methylene Blue.

Initially synthesized as a textile dye in the 19th century,

Methylene Blue has since transformed into a versatile tool in modern medicine. From treating methemoglobinemia and aiding in cancer diagnostics to showing potential in neuroprotection and anti-aging, this episode will uncover whether Methylene Blue is truly a miracle molecule or just another overhyped trend.

Stick around as we explore its past, present, and exciting future.

Podcast created from these research links:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557593/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8699482/
https://www.pfmjournal.org/m/journal/view.php?doi=10.23838/pfm.2022.00079


https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/methylene-blue


https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-02419-3

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