A solution of methylene blue in an erlenmeyer flask. The trending dye was invented by German chemist Heinrich Caro in 1876. Photograph by asikkk, Getty Images If you’ve spotted someone recently with a ...

Methylene blue (ProvayBlue) is a medication doctors use to treat a rare blood condition called methemoglobinemia. Naturally, methylene blue is a solid. But as a medical treatment, it’s dissolved in ...

Methylene blue was developed in the 1800s as a cobalt blue synthetic dye for textiles, but it also has some medicinal uses. It's approved to treat a rare blood disorder called methemoglobinemia.

Wellness enthusiasts seeking to hack their way to health and longevity have a new favorite remedy — one that stains their tongues blue. Methylene blue has been around since the 1870s when it was used ...

Methylene blue treats methemoglobinemia, a blood condition. Recently, methylene blue supplements have gained attention for their alleged cognitive and aging support benefits, but these uses require ...

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In recent years, the interest surrounding natural health supplements has skyrocketed, with consumers seeking products that enhance their well-being without the side effects commonly associated with ...

The trendy supplement was originally developed as a fabric dye—and later used as a malaria treatment. We asked experts if it really has the cognitive benefits touted on social media. A solution of ...