All About Methylene Blue

One of the most common questions I’ve been getting on Instagram lately is “Why is your tongue blue?” 😂

And for those who know why it’s blue want to know “But why? What are the benefits?”

METHYLENE BLUE

MB has a pretty fascinating history as it was historically used to treat malaria in the 19th and 20th centuries. It’s also one of the first lines of defense in hospitals to treat chemical poisonings.

MB also inactivates viruses, such as:

• Herpes
• West Nile
• HIV
• COVID (hydroxychloroquine is actually derived from MB)

Side note: MB anti-viral properties are enhanced in combination with red light therapy (discount code: RFN20 for 20% off)!

MB also helps with the following:

• Brain function and cognition
• Emotional regulation (especially for those with depression)
• Increasing oxygen consumption and ATP production, increasing energy
• Improving metabolic function
• Decreasing oxidative stress
• Cancer

Personally, I use it a few times a week to help with cognition, energy, and metabolic function. I also use it on travel days when flying to help decrease oxidative stress, and I also will use it in higher amounts if I start to feel sick or am fighting a virus.

My personal recommendation for MB is Troscriptions (discount code: RAWFIT)

If you’re looking for a great book on this subject I highly recommend The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan, which I read recently.