Is Methylene Blue REALLY Worth The Hype?

🗞️ Newsletter — Reclaim Your Optimal health: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/sign-up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=MethyleneBlue --- --- --- Find out your ideal diet with my ANIMAL-BASED CALCULATOR: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/ab-guide#calculator?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=MethyleneBlue --- --- --- Before you consider methylene blue, understand that for most healthy people, it likely doesn't optimize your mitochondria – it might actually force less efficient energy production by bypassing critical pathways of the electron transport chain. I believe the effects many experience stem more from altering brain chemistry via MAOA inhibition, not from true mitochondrial enhancement. This distinction carries significant weight, especially given the potential for serious interactions like serotonin syndrome if combined with common medications or supplements. So, rather than using a dye that could hinder your natural energy systems, let's explore how to genuinely fuel your mitochondria through targeted nutrition and avoid the metabolic roadblocks that truly impair their function. --- --- --- If you can't get fresh heart & liver in your diet, try our 100% grass-fed desiccated beef organs at Heart & Soil: https://shop.heartandsoil.co/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=MethyleneBlue Looking for a healthy and delicious snack? This is why I created Lineage Provisions. Giving you real foods in the most convenient way. Check us out: http://lineageprovisions.com/psmdyt --- --- --- 0:00 Is methylene blue a miracle cure or modern menace? 1:15 What does methylene blue do to you? 4:16 What is methylene blue prescribed for? 6:20 Does methylene blue optimize your mitochondria? 11:33 Is methylene blue any good? 15:51 Should I be taking methylene blue? --- --- --- STUDIES Methylene blue and serotonin toxicity: inhibition of monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) confirms a theoretical prediction - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17721552/ Methylene blue induced O2 consumption is not dependent on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation: Implications for salvage pathways during acute mitochondrial poisoning - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35777722/ Inhibition of mitochondrial function by metformin increases glucose uptake, glycolysis and GDF-15 release from intestinal cells - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-81349-7?utm_source=chatgpt.com --- --- --- SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paulsaladinomd2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulsaladinomd Send a message to the team: [email protected] DISCLAIMER Dr. Paul Saladino received his medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Saladino is a licensed physician in California, but he no longer practices in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Saladino and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.