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Methylene Blue 10mg 60 Oral Capsules
Mitochondrial, cognitive & oxidative-stress research
OralsCognitiveEnergy & Vitality
SKU: OR-METH-10-1
99.2% Purity$30
- Format
- Oral
- Dosage
- 10mg
- Capacity
- 60 Capsules
Potential benefits
- Mitochondrial-energy research
- Neuroprotection & cognition research
- Skin & cellular-longevity research
- Antimicrobial & photodynamic research
- Documented low-dose safety profile
Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride) is an established pharmaceutical compound, first synthesized in 1876 and FDA‑approved in clinical contexts such as methemoglobinemia and cyanide poisoning. In low oral doses, it has been studied as a mitochondrial electron shuttle and antioxidant, with research examining its role in cellular ATP generation and in lowering reactive oxygen species (ROS). This unique dual role has sparked increased interest in research into its potential to support energy metabolism, cognitive performance, cellular resilience, and longevity, especially in the context of neurodegenerative disorders and aging.
- Studied for its role in mitochondrial electron transport, with research examining ATP production and oxidative damage.
- Crosses the blood-brain barrier; studied in relation to neuroinflammation and to memory, attention, and executive function.
- Studied for effects on fibroblast proliferation and cellular senescence in skin models.
- Studied as a photosensitizer in antimicrobial and photodynamic research.
- Long-term oral use (~4 mg/kg/day) has been safely documented in clinical trials.
References
- Alternative Mitochondrial Electron Transfer for the Treatment of Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- Methylene blue modulates functional connectivity in the human brain
- Multimodal Randomized Functional MR Imaging of the Effects of Methylene Blue in the Human Brain
- Mitochondria as a target for neuroprotection: role of methylene blue
- RSNA press release summarizing the Radiology trial
| Molecular formula | C16H18N3S.Cl / C16H18ClN3S |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 319.85 Da |
| CAS number | 61-73-4 |
| Purity | 99.2% |
| Storage | Store at room temperature. Keep away from sunlight. |
Synonyms: 61-73-4, Basic blue 9, Methylthionine chloride, Solvent blue 8


