The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

56. Methylene Blue | Improved Focus, ATP Production, and Anti-Aging with Gary Brecka

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Apr 25, 2024
Gary Brecka, expert in optimizing health, explores the biohacking potential of Methylene Blue. It enhances cognition, boosts mitochondria, and aids in anti-aging. The compound shows promise in sharpening focus, increasing energy production, and protecting against neurodegeneration.
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INSIGHT

Methylene Blue Benefits

  • Methylene blue may enhance cognition, boost mitochondria, and have anti-aging properties.
  • It acts as a nootropic, crossing the blood-brain barrier to improve memory and focus.
ADVICE

Methylene Blue Usage and Risks

  • Consult a physician before using methylene blue, as it has risks and is primarily for methemoglobinemia.
  • Avoid methylene blue if you take serotonin-raising medications or have G6PD deficiency.
INSIGHT

Methylene Blue Mechanism of Action

  • Methylene blue helps red blood cells carry and release oxygen properly.
  • It converts ferric iron in hemoglobin to ferrous iron, restoring oxygen-carrying capacity.
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