Supplement

Methylene blue (anti-aging)

Supplement.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Safety

Interacts with antidepressants; it is not a harmless supplement.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Aging (mitochondrial oxidative stress)

improves Low study (A)

Review: methylene blue, through its antioxidant properties, can 'bypass' part of the mitochondrial chain and reduce the oxidative stress associated with aging (brain, skin). Growing interest as an anti-aging agent, but the evidence is mostly preclinical.

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In depth

Supplement · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

⚠️ It interacts with antidepressants; it is not a harmless supplement.

Findings

Aging (mitochondrial oxidative stress) — improves (Low, study). Review: methylene blue, through its antioxidant properties, can "bypass" part of the mitochondrial chain and reduce the oxidative stress associated with aging (brain, skin). Growing interest as an anti-aging agent, but the evidence is mostly preclinical. 34943887

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Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.