The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 104· Chapter 11

Methylene Blue

Methylthioninium chloride

The first synthetic drug ever used in medicine (1891). At low doses, Methylene Blue acts as an electron carrier in mitochondria, supporting cellular energy production. It's being actively researched for cognitive and longevity benefits.

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Longevity & Cellular Energy
Methylene Blue (Methylthioninium chloride)

Methylthioninium chlorideBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

No.01

Methylene Blue

Why this matters

  • 01Supports mitochondrial electron transport chain efficiency*
  • 02Promotes cellular energy (ATP) production*
  • 03Supports cognitive function and memory*
  • 04Antioxidant properties at low doses*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, a single dose of methylene blue improved memory retrieval by 7% and increased brain activity during attention and memory tasks in healthy adults. As the first fully synthetic drug in medicine (1876), methylene blue has over a century of clinical use and supports mitochondrial function and cellular energy production.Rodriguez et al., Radiology, 2016

§ 3Where it lives

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