Methylene blue is an inexpensive blue dye that was developed by scientists in the 1800s for the textile industry but was found to have profound medical benefits. It is still used today in hospital settings for certain medical procedures, in laboratories to stain tissues for microscopy, and as the only cure for carbon monoxide and cyanide poisonings.
Over 90% of diseases that exist today are caused by dysfunction in our cell’s mitochondria. When our cells are unable to use oxygen to produce energy, methylene blue can act like the missing enzyme to quickly restore normal mitochondrial respiration, oxygen consumption, and energy production. Methylene blue is a potent antimicrobial capable of killing fungal, viral, and bacterial infections. It is a powerful preventive medication and treatment for malaria. It is a potent antidote for chemical poisonings and overdoses. Methylene blue has neuroprotective properties to aid stroke and traumatic brain injury patients and is an effective anti-anxiety and anti-depressive medication.