

Methylene Blue Myths, Media Hype, and the Truth with Dr. Scott Sherr | SNH Podcast #121
14 snips Apr 30, 2025
Dr. Scott Sherr dives deep into the fascinating world of methylene blue, unraveling myths and media hype. Discover its historical role as an antimicrobial and its impact on mitochondrial health. He debunks the viral 'Blue Brains' headlines and discusses how this compound supports energy and detoxification in our cells. You'll also gain insights into safe dosing strategies and the truth about synthetic variants. Whether you’re curious about the science or keen on practical applications, this discussion offers clarity on a hot topic in health optimization.
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Methylene Blue Enhances Mitochondria
- Methylene blue enhances mitochondrial energy production by donating electrons in the electron transport chain.
- It also acts as an antioxidant and boosts detox pathways to compensate for mitochondrial dysfunction.
Synthetic Isn't Always Bad
- Synthetic substances like methylene blue can be beneficial despite perceptions favoring natural products.
- Living in a synthetic world means sometimes synthetic drugs are necessary and effective.
Blue Brain From High Doses Only
- Very high doses of methylene blue given intravenously cause intense blue coloration in brain tissue post-mortem.
- Such doses are not used in typical clinical practice and shouldn't cause alarm.