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Methylene Blue Benefits.

Methylene blue (MB) is a synthetic dye with a long clinical history in medicine, including use for methemoglobinemia and other hospital-based indications. In 2026, methylene blue is also widely discussed for its potential roles in mitochondrial function, redox balance, and neuroprotection, though much of the newer excitement comes from preclinical and early-stage human research rather than established standard-of-care use for longevity or neurodegenerative disease.33, 35

2026 Research Context: Modern discussions often blend (1) approved medical use (e.g., methemoglobinemia) with (2) investigational research on mitochondria and brain function. Many findings are animal or cell studies, and some clinical data are limited or mixed depending on the formulation and endpoint.12, 33, 35
Critical Safety Warning (MAOI / Serotonin Syndrome): Methylene blue can act as a potent MAOI. Combining it with SSRIs, SNRIs, other serotonergic drugs (and certain opioids) can trigger serious or fatal serotonin syndrome. Do not combine methylene blue with medications unless a clinician explicitly confirms safety for your situation.17, 3

What Is Methylene Blue?

Methylene blue is a synthetic dye and medicinal compound. In dry form, it appears as a dark green powder. When dissolved in water, it becomes a vivid blue solution, which is why it has been used as a staining agent in medical diagnostics.

The 2D chemical structure of Methylene Blue.
The chemical structure of methylene blue
Pharmaceutical grade matters: For medical discussion, methylene blue should be USP / pharmaceutical-grade. Industrial dye, aquarium products, or laboratory dyes may contain contaminants (such as heavy metals) and should not be used internally.

How Methylene Blue Works (Simplified)

Methylene blue is discussed as a “cellular support” compound because of how it interacts with electron transfer and oxidative balance. In simplified terms, research describes methylene blue as a compound that can:

  • Act as an alternative electron carrier in mitochondrial respiration (supporting ATP production under oxidative stress).6
  • Modulate redox signaling and reduce excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) in certain settings.6
  • Influence nitric oxide–related pathways (relevant to vasoplegia/shock research).5
  • Interact with tau/aggregation biology in experimental systems (Alzheimer’s-related research area).34, 36

Potential Health Benefits of Methylene Blue

Important reading note: The sections below summarize areas of research interest. Many claims online exceed the strength of evidence. Labels indicate: Human, Animal, or Cell/In vitro.

Neurological & Cognitive Health

  • Antidepressant research interest: Historical and review literature discusses antidepressant-related mechanisms and clinical exploration. (Human + review)1, 2
  • Neuroprotection (Alzheimer’s-related models): Experimental studies suggest effects on oxidative stress and mitochondrial pathways. (Cell/Animal + review)4, 33, 35
  • Parkinson’s models: Preclinical work suggests possible attentional/neuroprotective effects. (Animal)27
  • Brain trauma recovery: Delayed neuroprotective effects have been reported in experimental models. (Animal)11
  • Stroke models: Reported to reduce injury and improve outcomes in ischemic models. (Animal)29
  • Epilepsy/seizure models: Demonstrates anticonvulsant effects in experimental settings. (Animal)28
  • Tinnitus & hearing: Studied for attenuation of oxidative damage in auditory pathways. (Animal/Cell)23
  • Eye health (neuroprotection interest): Explored in translational discussions for glaucoma/retinal disease. (Review)25

Cellular, Mitochondrial, and “Anti-Aging” Discussion

  • Anti-inflammatory signaling: Reported reductions in inflammatory markers in multiple experimental contexts. (Preclinical + review)6
  • Radiation protection (intestinal mucosa): Classic research suggests protection from free-radical-mediated radiation damage. (Animal/Human context varies)12
  • Progeria model findings: Research suggests improved cellular abnormalities in progeria models; not equivalent to proven longevity in humans. (Cell/Animal)26
  • Osteoarthritis/cartilage pathways: Studied for cartilage protection and inflammation modulation. (Preclinical)30
  • Bone-related findings: Experimental studies explore bone mass and turnover pathways. (Animal)22

Antimicrobial and Photodynamic Uses

  • Anti-parasitic (malaria): Historical and clinical literature supports antimalarial activity. (Human)7
  • Antiviral (Zika/dengue research): Demonstrated activity in experimental contexts. (Preclinical)16
  • Ulcers & H. pylori: Studied using light-based (photodynamic) methods with MB. (Human/clinical context limited)14
  • Skin therapy (photodynamic): Studied for resistant plaque psoriasis. (Human)15
  • Wound healing: Discussed in wound-care contexts using related dye combinations. (Human/clinical practice)18

Systemic and Hospital-Based Indications

  • Emergency antidote: Used clinically for methemoglobinemia; discussed in cyanide intoxication research. (Human)8, 9
  • Distributive shock/vasoplegia: Studied as a rescue option in ICU settings. (Human + review)5, 17
  • Liver & metabolic pathways: Explored for steatosis and fibrosis-related mechanisms. (Preclinical)19
  • Gut inflammation models: Studied for inflammatory colitis in animal models. (Animal)21

Evidence Quality at a Glance (2026)

Topic area Best-supported context 2026 reality check
Methemoglobinemia Hospital/clinical use Established medical indication
Vasoplegia / shock Rescue use in ICU Requires medical supervision
Mitochondrial Support Preclinical + limited human work Promising; outcomes not settled
Alzheimer’s / tau Model research; mixed clinical trials Varied results by formulation
“Anti-aging” claims Model systems (e.g., progeria) Not proven in humans

Methylene Blue Dosage and Dilution (High-Level Guidance)

Safety-first note: Individual dosing is not appropriate without a clinician, especially because MB is pharmacologically active (MAOI risk).17, 3
  • Use only USP / pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue.
  • Do not use aquarium, industrial, or non-medical dye products.
  • Any IV use must be doctor-guided in a hospital setting.
  • For oral or topical discussion: start low, use conservative dilution, and stop if adverse effects occur.

Risks, Interactions, and Who Should Avoid Methylene Blue

  • Serotonergic medications: SSRIs/SNRIs can interact dangerously (serotonin syndrome).17, 3
  • MAOI-like effects: Low doses can be risky depending on individual biology.17
  • Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactic reactions have been reported.37
  • G6PD Deficiency: Methylene blue is generally contraindicated in individuals with G6PD deficiency as it can cause hemolysis.
  • Pregnancy/breastfeeding: Requires clinician guidance.
  • Do not self-treat emergencies: Shock and methemoglobinemia require professional care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Methylene Blue

What are the health benefits of methylene blue?

Methylene blue is an established medical treatment for methemoglobinemia and has been studied for neuroprotection, mitochondrial support, and inflammatory modulation. Evidence strength varies by condition.

Is methylene blue safe to use?

Safety depends on dose and drug interactions. It can act as an MAOI and may cause serious serotonin syndrome when combined with serotonergic drugs (SSRIs/SNRIs). Clinical guidance is strongly recommended.

Final Thoughts on Methylene Blue (2026)

Methylene blue is an intriguing compound because its mechanisms touch mitochondria and redox balance. However, its pharmacology creates real risk—especially its MAOI-related interaction profile and potential for serotonin syndrome.17, 3 A responsible 2026 stance views it as: (1) an established clinical tool, and (2) a research-active compound with promising but uneven evidence outside of approved uses.

 

Scroll down to read community posts and user-reported experiences below.

References

  1. Delport A, Harvey BH, Petzer A, et al. Methylene blue and its analogues as antidepressant compounds. Metab Brain Dis. 2017;32:1357–1382. DOI
  2. Naylor GJ, Martin B, Hopwood SE, Watson Y. A two-year double-blind crossover trial of methylene blue in manic-depressive psychosis. Br J Psychiatry. 1986;149(3):353-356. PubMed
  3. Atamna H, Kumar R. Protective role of methylene blue in Alzheimer’s disease via mitochondria and cytochrome c oxidase. J Alzheimers Dis. 2010;20(2):439-452. PubMed
  4. Jang DH, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS. Methylene blue for distributive shock: a potential new use of an old antidote. J Med Toxicol. 2013;9(3):242-249. PMC
  5. Tucker D, Lu Y, Zhang Q. From mitochondrial function to neuroprotection—an emerging role for methylene blue. Mol Neurobiol. 2018;55(6):5137-5153. PMC
  6. Schirmer RH, Coulibaly B, Stich A, et al. Methylene blue as an antimalarial agent. Redox Rep. 2003;8(5):272-275. PubMed
  7. Mak RSP, Liebelt EL. Methylene Blue: An Antidote for Methemoglobinemia and Beyond. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021;37(9):474-477. PubMed
  8. Haouzi P, Gueguinou M, Sonobe T, et al. Revisiting the physiological effects of methylene blue as a treatment of cyanide intoxication. Clin Toxicol. 2018;56(9):828-840. PMC
  9. Scigliano G, Scigliano GA. Acute respiratory distress syndrome from Covid-19: free radicals? Proposal for methylene blue. Med Hypotheses. 2020;144:110120. PMC
  10. Genrikhs EE, Stelmashook EV, Voronkov DN, et al. The delayed neuroprotective effect of methylene blue in experimental rat brain trauma. Antioxidants. 2020;9(5):377. PMC
  11. Hrushesky WJ, Berestka JS, von Roemeling R, et al. Methylene blue protects intestinal mucosa from free radical-mediated radiation damage. Free Radic Biol Med. 1988;5(4):207-213. PubMed
  12. Ogasawara K. Helicobacter pylori eradication using LED and methylene blue. Laser Ther. 2018;27(1):21-25. PMC
  13. Salah M, Samy N, Fadel M. Methylene blue photodynamic therapy for resistant plaque psoriasis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009;8(1):42-49. PubMed
  14. Li Z, Lang Y, Sakamuru S, et al. Methylene blue is a potent inhibitor against Zika virus in vitro and in vivo. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2020;9(1):2404-2416. PMC
  15. DailyMed. Methylene Blue Injection—boxed warning on serotonin syndrome with concomitant serotonergic drugs. Label
  16. Edwards K. Gentian violet and methylene blue antibacterial foams. Adv Wound Care. 2016;5(1):11-18. PMC
  17. Shin SY, Kim TH, Wu H, et al. SIRT1 activation by methylene blue leads to AMPK-mediated inhibition of steatosis. Eur J Pharmacol. 2014;727:115-124. PubMed
  18. Dinc S, Caydere M, Akgul G, et al. Methylene blue inhibits inflammatory colitis in rats. Int Surg. 2015;100(7-8):1166-1173. PubMed
  19. Broulik PD, Schreiber V. Methylene blue and bone mass in estradiol-treated rats. Endocr Regul. 1994;28(3):141-144. PubMed
  20. Park JS, Jou I, Park SM. Attenuation of noise-induced hearing loss using methylene blue. Cell Death Dis. 2014;5(4):e1200. ResearchGate (record)
  21. Payne AJ, Kaja S, Sabates NR, Koulen P. Neuroprotection in ophthalmology: translational research. Mo Med. 2013;110(5):429-436. PubMed
  22. Xiong ZM, Choi JY, Wang K, et al. Methylene blue alleviates abnormalities in progeria. Aging Cell. 2016;15(2):279-290. PubMed
  23. Smith ES, Clark ME, Hardy GA, et al. Daily methylene blue reduces attentional deficits in Parkinson’s model. Neuroscience. 2017;359:8-16. PubMed
  24. Cui ZQ, Li WL, Luo Y, et al. Anticonvulsant and neuroprotective effects in rat status epilepticus. Med Sci Monit. 2018;24:161-169. PMC
  25. Jiang Z, Duong TQ. Methylene blue treatment in experimental ischemic stroke: a mini-review. Brain Circ. 2016;2(1):48–53. PMC
  26. Li X, Tang C, Wang J, et al. Methylene blue relieves osteoarthritis via lncRNA MEG3. Exp Ther Med. 2018;15(4):3856-3864. PMC
  27. Hashmi MU, et al. Exploring methylene blue and its derivatives in Alzheimer’s disease (review). 2023. PMC
  28. Huang Y, et al. Methylene blue inhibits tau aggregation and affects tau phase transition mechanisms (experimental). Nat Commun. 2023. Article
  29. Alzforum. HMTM (tau-related therapeutic history and context). Updated 2025. Therapeutics summary
  30. Seo DH, et al. Mechanistic work on MB-induced tau disulfide bond formation (experimental). 2024. DOI
  31. FDA label highlights for ProvayBlue (methylene blue injection) including serotonin syndrome warning and hypersensitivity notes. 2024 label. PDF label

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Using Methylene Blue

Posted by Bill (Philippines) on 02/26/2024
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Hi Gina,

Methylene Blue(MB) does alot of beneficial things for the body:

1. In it's pro-oxidant or "blue" form, MB can supply increased oxygen to your cells, thus giving you more energy. Also, supplying oxygen more efficiently to all your cells helps to prevent cancer.

2. MB is an efficient wide-spectrum pathogen killer -- it kills viruses, bacteria and fungi on your body.

3. MB is used in medicine to cure Methemoglobinemia.

4. According to Dr Deepak Golwalkar who is a renowned pulmonary specialist in India -- you can use low dose 0.1% MB to both stop the deadly cytokine storms so heavily involved in COVID-19 to actually help to cure COVID-19 problems.

5. Dr Golwalkar also regularly uses a low oral dose 0.1% Methylene Blue + daily nebulized MB to cure and save his patients with serious pneumonia and tuberculosis infections.

6. MB is used as an antidote to cyanide poisoning.

7. MB has been used for over 100 years -- by the spoonful(i.e. large doses) -- against malaria.

8. MB in it's anti-oxidant form -- which is it's colorless form also known as Leucomethylene Blue -- has many cognitive benefits. There is also much research that shows that regularly supplementing low dose MB improves learning, memory, increases energy, is neuroprotective and protects the brain. This therefore makes MB extremely useful against degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases like Huntington's.

9. It's also worth remembering that Methylene Blue is useful in the body both in it's pro-oxidant or "blue" state as well as in it's colorless or reduced state as LeucoMethylene Blue.

10. Methylene Blue has a half-life in your body of abour 6 hours. So this also means that even a small or low dose of MB -- either in it's pro-oxidant or anti-oxidant form -- will protect your body for an extended and useful amount of time.

11. To be absolutely clear, it does not really matter which form of MB that you take -- the pro-oxidant form or the anti-oxidant form(with added Ascorbic Acid) -- because the MB in your body will undergo many conversions to and from it's pro-oxidant and anti-oxidant forms until it is eventually removed by the liver.

Now here's some simple maths for the sake of MB dosage clarity. I don't like using MB expressed as a % and drops as the dose of MB because it seems to always confuse people. That's why I much prefer expressing the MB dosage in milligrams per drop. See below for a useful reference:

1 drop of 0.1% MB solution contains 0.05 mgs MB powder.

1 drop of 1% MB solution contains 0.5 mgs MB powder.

1 drop of 2% MB solution contains 1 mg MB powder.

From now on, I will express all MB amounts in milligrams and you should now be able to easily work out the exact number of drops you must take -- at whateverv % concentration -- from the above conversions.

Dr Golwalkars Own Daily MB Protocol

In his many articles Dr Golwalkar has said that the only protocol or precaution he took for himself during the COVID-19 pandemic in his hospital was just to follow one MB protocol. He said that he took half a teaspoon of 0.1% MB, which is equivalent to approximately 50 drops of 0.1% MB. So from the above -- that converts to:

50 drops x 0.05 = 2.5mgs MB powder.

Dr Golwalkar would then hold the MB in his mouth for 30 seconds for fast sublingual absorption into his bloodstream and then swallow it with a little extra water. Dr Golwalkar has also said that he has had very few COVID-19 deaths at his hospital despite treating many thousands of people. He has also said that he never used a mask in his hospital when doing the rounds and visiting his patients. And he never succumbed to COVID-19 during the whole period of the pandemic. As a consequence, Dr Golwalkar is regarded as a hero in India for saving so many of his people but he still remains unknown in the West because of the FDA's efficient control over the CDC, the WHO and the ever-obedient Western media.

I currently use Dr Golwalkar's low sublingual MB protocol every day -- which helps to protect me against any COVID-19 infections and, since I'm an old guy, also helps to maintain my cognitive and neurological health as well.


Diluting Methylene Blue Tips

Posted by Bill (Philippines) on 06/15/2023
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I've been experimenting with Methylene Blue(MB) for many years and I thought it might be useful to clear up some of the unfortunate myths that have arisen concerning MB usage.So this post should hopefully help to clarify many apparently confusing aspects when someone supplements MB for the first time for whatever reason.

First, because there seems to be so much dosage confusion about MB percentage strength and number of drops used, I'm going to use a completely different quantitative method that determines how many milligrams or how many drops to supplement MB with water. There has been much of confusion over this.

But first some information that I have found to be extremely useful in helping to more fully understand the effective dosage amounts of MB needed for particular ailments :

1 drop of 1% Methylene Blue contains 0.5 mgs of MB.

1 drop of 0.1% Methylene Blue contains 0.05 mgs of MB

1 drop pf 2.33% Methylene Blue(Aquarium version ) contains 1 mg(approx.)

A half teaspoon of MB is 40 drops.

A full teaspoon of MB is 80 drops.

So armed with the above helpful definitions, I will now only describe MB dosages in milligram amounts only. Doing it this way eliminates all the confusion(and myths) of how you should use 0.1% or 1% or 2.33% MB. After all, it's the dose of MB powder in water that you supplement that is all-important -- not the percentage of MB in your dropper bottle. Right?

Ted from Bangkok has also maintained in his MB posts that supplementing the cheaper aquarium version of Methylene Blue is certainly good enough and pure enough for supplementing in humans. But if that last statement makes some readers balk in fear of "heavy metal impurites" then it's perhaps also useful to appreciate that fish live and breath in water and humans breath air. But water is a much more dense medium than air. And that means that fish are much more sensitive to poisons, heavy metals etc in their water than humans are. So if the aquarium version of MB is good enough for the more sensitive fish then it should certainly follow that aquarium MB is pure enough for us humans as well. And that's also why I've been using the aquarium version of MB, without any problems whatsoever, for over 10 years now.

Other things to remember about MB is that low MB dosages will be good enough to help give you energy and to help MB act as both an antioxidant and antimicrobial for the brain, thus helping to increase and maintain mental cognition as well as helping to prevent dementia(Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease etc). However, much larger doses of MB will be required to kill viruses or bacteria, cure malaria, kill fungus, kill parasites, treat Methemoglobinemia, help remove blood clots etc.

But what do I mean when I say take a low dose of MB in water? -- And here is where all the confusion happens. I've read that for some people 2 drops of 1% MB(which is equivalent to 1 mg MB powder on water) is enough to fully energize them. I've also read where other people need to take as much as 16 mgs or even 100 mgs of MB(which is still a low dose for MB) to get energized. The point that I'm making here is that you will normally always have to find your own MB dose that works for you personally.

My own dose, which suits me for getting more energy and obtaining the cognitive benefits from using MB, is based on Dr Golwalkar's method that he has been using over the years to treat and cure both tuberculosis and COVID-19. He uses a teaspoon of 0.1% Methylene Blue for nebulizing(which is equivalent to 4 mgs MB powder in water) and he also recommends taking a half teaspoon of 0.1% MB orally as a sub-lingual dose(which is equivalent to taking 2 mgs MB powder in water).

My own everyday MB dose is slightly different to Dr Golwalkar's sub-lingual dose. I just add half a tablespoon of water to a small empty glass and then add 4 drops of 2.33% Methylene blue(which is equivalent to taking approximately 4 mgs of MB powder) and supplement that twice a day. But I have also taken the equivalent of more that 25 mg MB powder per day without a problem. I would also recommend using Dr Golwalker's recommendation of using 5 mls or 1 teaspoon of 0.1% MB(which is equivalent to 4 mgs MB powder in water) in a nebulizer two or three times a day when infected with COVID-19.

Some more MB facts for you. When you supplement Methylene Blue then between 75% and 80% of the MB taken orally is directly and quickly absorbed into the blood. Methylene Blue has a half-life in the human body of about 6 hours. That means that half the amount of MB that you supplemented will still be in your body after 6 hours. It's for reason of this persistence of MB in the body that I would at least advise that for low dose MB you should at least take one day off a week to reset your system and get rid of all the MB in your body.

I've also found an easy way of converting Methylene Blue from its blue oxidant form to its colorless reduced form. I will, for instance, add my 4 drops of Methylene Blue to a little water in a glass for sublingual supplementation. Then I would add a very small amount -- a tiny amount!! -- of Ascorbic Acid to the MB and walk outside and let the sunlight quickly convert the blue oxidant form of MB to it's colorless reduced form and just take it like that without giving me a blue mouth. I've also used the reduced or colorless MB form on skin problems without any blue coloring occurring. It works well and MB is also rapidly and easily absorbed into the skin.


Broad Benefits

Posted by Terry Jacks (Texas) on 12/16/2022
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It's not working very well for you? Based on your statement about 3-5 drops of 1%, I can see why. You should consider taking AT LEAST 15mg per day, which is 30 drops of 1% strength. The typical recommended dose is 40 to 360mg. I think 360 is a bit high, but 40 is fine. I take 30 to 40mg per day with great results for energy, attitude, skin condition, muscle strength gains, diabetic neuropathy, calmness, sleep quality, blood glucose control, eyesight, circulation and lasting energy during hard work.


Chronic Bladder Infections

Posted by MHO (Provo, UT) on 03/18/2022
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I am an intermittent catheter user, therefore, I have chronic bladder infections. Ever since I began using Methylene Blue I have stopped getting UTIs. I use Methylene Blue 1% solution. The normal dose is 10 drops in water morning and night. I only need 2 drops morning and night. I use a straw to drink it so my teeth won't turn blue. It has the added benefit of stopping my candida symptoms.

Having said this, I am also very careful about what I eat: no sugar or fruit of any kind. I don't use any artificial sweeteners. I avoid wheat and other grains. I eat canned beans, eggs, fish, chicken, vegetables, and brown rice. I have to avoid nuts.


Dosage

Posted by Kenny (Ga.) on 06/11/2021
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Have been using methylene blue for 2 months now with great results. I am using a teaspoon of baking soda about an hour after meals in an effort to get off of Prilosec. In doing this I have noticed that my urine is no longer blue. Anybody else noticed this after using baking soda with methylene blue?


Chronic Fatigue

Posted by Cynthia (California) on 09/12/2016
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I found that methylene blue works great for chronic fatigue. It was like someone hit my on switch. My energy level and thinking improved drastically and I was easily able to give up caffeine. However, the reason why methylene blue was able to work so well for me is that my chronic fatigue was due the fact that methylene blue treats mitochondria damage, and I have mitochondria damage from taking Cipro. Never take Cipro.


Dosage

Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Philippines) on 10/03/2014
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The correct dosage of 0.1% Methylene Blue is in the range of 6 to 15 drops(in a solution of vitamin C) once or twice a day dependent on your size. You can take this dose twice a day, but you should never take it after about 3 pm because of its energizing effects.

You should always take MB with at least 1000 mgs of vitamin C in water in order to avoid its side effects -- Taken just on its own, MB turns your urine green and the whites of your eyes blue because it stains carbohydrates blue. Other than that there are no side effects. I've taken MB with Vit C for 8 years and what you will also find is that it will give you an energy boost and wake you up due to its positive methylation effects on the body.

You should never take MB in the evening otherwise you might have difficulty getting to sleep because it is so energizing. Other than that, I've found MB easy to use and very useful against pathogens.

The dosage that is advised here is relatively small and very safe. In the 1960s they used to give the US troops in Vietnam MB by the spoonful to help recover them from malaria.


Fungal Infections

Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 01/20/2009 391 posts
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I used methylene blue to kill fungus infections anyway. A fungus damages sensitive organs, in particular, the brain, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, spleen, thyroid, are some of the things I noticed. A fungus is killed by sodium bicarbonate because of its alkalinity, but more effectively so with potassium, magnesium, for example because it kills alkalinity intracellularly as opposed to extracellularly. This is known for ages and the doctor you have mentioned to me was Dr. Simoncini. However, I have went further to look at fungicides besides methylene blue which are more effective, such as azoxystrobin, afloxystrobin and related strobilurins. Those are much more effective at much lower dose. The depth in which baking soda is limited to extracellular fluids, but are limited in bone cancer and bone marrow where baking soda is neutralized before reaching these areas, hence the necessity to use antifungals methylene blue being one of that. The issue is not well explained at other websites WHY fungus causes cancer, but the cause is not fungus in itself, it's the toxins generated by the fungus, such as mycotoxin and aflaxtoxins are the well known cancer causing substance from fungus and perhaps mycobacterium. Hence, the toxicity of mycotoxins and aflatoxins may be reduced with the BHT, but to eliminate them effectively, a potassium should be added along with baking soda. The only issue is baking soda is not so effective because of its limited alkaline buffering capacity if we compared against the carbicarb plus potassium which goes much more deeper. The Carbicarb is a sodium carbonate plus potassium citrate (e.g. technical name is tripotassium citrate). In fact two major sodium that are more effective is the sodium citrate (e.g. trisodium citrate) and potassium citrate (e.g. tripotassium citrate) and sodium carbonate with equal mix of sodium bicarbonate (commonly called carbicarb). However the current carbicarb remedy in practice isn't that perfect and may cause some kidney pain because of sodium potassium imbalance, and hence, a potassium must be added to the carbicarb remedy to resolve this problem and larger dose can be taken.

It must be noted still that I have noted two kinds of cancer, the fast cancer and the slow cancer. The faster cancer are the metastatic cancer, which are viral in character while the slower cancer are the fungal type cancer which tends to cause bone pain and leads to osteoporosis. Still I haven't even cover how you can eliminate the tumors and this is dealt most effectively with a bloodroot tincture.

I hope this explains just a small portion of my approach to dealing with cancer.

Ted