Gil Carvalho on Methylene Blue
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- Carvalho acknowledges methylene blue's cognitive benefits but does not take it personally, finding the evidence insufficient to justify use - Highlights specific risks for people with G6PD deficiency and those on serotonergic medications like Prozac - No evidence of personal consumption; dosing guidance limited to one study's 280mg oral tablet protocol
Benefits
- Cites a study showing accuracy improved from 80% to 87% on methylene blue - Notes enhanced memory retention: subjects on methylene blue remembered numbers significantly better than placebo a month later - Describes methylene blue as a potential smart drug that may improve memory and learning
Best Practices
- References a study dose of 280mg as an oral tablet - Recommends pharmaceutical-grade purified methylene blue to minimize contaminant risk - No timing, cycling, or frequency guidance discussed
Cautions
- People with G6PD deficiency can experience devastating symptoms and should avoid methylene blue entirely - Combining with serotonergic medications like Prozac risks serotonin syndrome - Common side effects include frequent urination, burning sensation when peeing, nausea, and diarrhea
“Methylene blue can act as a smart drug. It can improve your mind, your memory, and your learning.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
“This increase on methylene blue was significant just comparing before versus after; performance went from about 80% accuracy up to 87%.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
“A month later, the folks who got the methylene blue remembered the numbers significantly better than those that received the placebo.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
“The methylene blue was 280 milligrams of an oral tablet.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
“If you decide to try methylene blue, consider pharmaceutical grade purified methylene blue, as it is much safer regarding contaminants.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
“Personally, I don't take methylene blue. The evidence that I've seen so far isn't compelling enough to justify it.”
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
