Put Claims About Methylene Blue in Perspective

January 2026

You’ll hear methylene blue supplements touted to improve cognition, boost athletic performance, slow aging, and more.

As an Rx injectable, methylene blue is used in acute care as a surgical dye and to treat methemoglobinemia, vasoplegia, etc.

Now oral versions of this synthetic blue dye are trending as a “mitochondrial booster”...to improve cellular health.

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Table of Contents

Obesity & Weight Loss Address New GLP-1 Agonist Side Effect Concerns
Biologics Be Familiar With the Laundry List of Uses for Dupilumab
Pediatrics Be Aware of the Role of Jornay PM for ADHD
Education and Training Weave AI Into Your Plan for Precepting Learners
Alzheimer Disease Know the Pros and Cons of Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease
Pediatrics Identify Changes to “KIDs List” Meds to Keep Children Safe
Hair Loss Get to the Root of Male Pattern Baldness Treatments
NatMed Spotlight Put Claims About Methylene Blue in Perspective