Methylene blue

Studied in the context of:

• Increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which can uplift mood and reduce anxiety (acts as a mild MAO-A inhibitor at low doses)

• Sharpening cognitive function and reducing “brain fog” – users report improved memory, clarity, and processing speed

• Boosting cellular energy production by improving mitochondrial efficiency (enhances the electron transport chain in cells)

• Exhibiting neuroprotective properties (being studied in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s for its potential to protect neurons and improve mitochondrial function)

• Providing anti-aging benefits: as an antioxidant, reducing oxidative stress can improving skin appearance (reduces fine wrinkles, often used in skincare research)

• Having broad anti-microbial effects (was originally used as an anti-malarial and still used for certain parasitic or bacterial infections)

• Reducing inflammation throughout the body by lowering reactive oxygen species and supporting healthy cellular metabolism