67: Restore Your Mitochondria with Methylene Blue | Dr. Scott Sherr, MD

Introduced by German chemist Heinrich Caro as a textile dye in the 19th century, methylene blue soon attracted the interests of notable scientists like Robert Koch and Paul Ehrlich. Recognizing its unique antimicrobial properties, they helped transition it from textile labs to medical clinics. By the early 20th century, methylene blue had gained recognition as an innovative malaria treatment, a role it continues to have today. Methylene blue may also offer a wide range of other significant health benefits, beyond fighting infections. By acting as an “electron donor”, methylene blue supercharges your mitochondria, or the powerhouses of your cells. Join me as I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr, MD, and explore how this incredible compound is currently being used to treat chronic illness, boost cognitive functioning, improve energy, reduce inflammation, and even offer anti-aging benefits.

Suggested Resources:

• Dr. Scott Sherr | Instagram
• Troscriptions
• The Potentials of Methylene Blue as an Anti-Aging Drug
• Methylene Blue–Mediated Antimicrobial ​Photodynamic Therapy Against Infection
• From Mitochondrial Function to Neuroprotection-an Emerging Role for Methylene Blue

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Chapters

• 0:00 How methylene blue can improve mitochondrial health
• 0:14 The history of methylene blue
• 3:01 Medical uses of methylene blue
• 15:45 Methylene blue for brain health
• 24:26 Proper dosing
• 31:41 The importance of quality & contamination concerns
• 35:20 Stacking methylene blue with supplements
• 40:34 Nitric oxide and methylene blue
• 43:15 Combining methylene blue with red light therapy
• 46:14 Methylene blue for chronic infections
• 49:24 Methylene blue's application for cancer
• 51:13 Safety of methylene blue