Summary
Dave Asprey does a deep dive on methylene blue - a fascinating compound with cognitive and mitochondrial benefits. Covers dosing, safety, and practical applications.
Key Points
- Methylene blue mechanisms of action
- Mitochondrial enhancement effects
- Cognitive benefits and neuroprotection
- Proper dosing protocols
- Safety considerations and contraindications
- Practical usage tips
Key Moments
If you wanted to get extra benefit, your body really likes red light or sunlight with methylene blue
If you wanted to get extra benefit, your body really likes red light or sunlight with methylene blue. So when you wake up, you could take some methylene blue and go outside.
"If you wanted to get extra benefit, your body really likes red light or sunlight with methylene blue. So when you wake up, you could take some methylene blue and go outside. And if you do that, just a brief walk, it's going to enhance your circadian clock. If you're using red light therapy, using it before red light therapy could give you additional benefits. Here's a sign that methylene blue isn't right for you before bed. If you get less deep sleep when you take it in the evening, if your sleep latency latency And if you find that your heart rate variability drops at night, you're using too much methylene blue or using it too late, and you should back off or take a break. So I'm going to get into specific doses that we use in a little bit, but just understand, like a lot of pharmaceuticals and a lot of nutraceuticals, methylene blue follows an inverted U-shaped curve. That means if you take just a little bit, it can work really well."
