Methylene Blue & Red Light Therapy
For cancer combating purposes Methylene Blue is a great tool to add to your overall cancer toolbox. Before I get into what it is and what it does, it’s important to pair it with red light therapy for optimal benefits. Why? Red light can activate methylene blue through a process called photodynamic therapy (PDT). When Methylene Blue absorbs red light, it undergoes a photochemical reaction, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can selectively destroy targeted cells, such as cancer cells or bacteria.
The quality and sourcing of Methylene Blue is very important. I purchased mine through gardenfoodplan.com which is the same product the world-renowned cancer clinic; Hope for Cancer based in Mexico uses.
In addition to improving mitochondrial function, Methylene Blue supports overall detox and has been studied for its antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, aka brain health. Scientists are studying Methylene Blue as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's.
Methylene Blue Key Benefits include: -
It's a Photosensitizer: This means it can absorb light at specific wavelengths (typically in the red and near-infrared light spectrum) and can transfer energy to surrounding molecules. The combo of Methylene Blue and light therapy can target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
It enhances mitochondrial function: leading to increased energy levels and improved endurance
Cognitive enhancement: has neuroprotective effects and enhances cognitive function, including memory and attention
Antioxidant activity: Methylene Blue acts as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative stress
Mood Improvement: Methylene Blue may have antidepressant effects, possibly by increasing serotonin levels in the brain
It has antimicrobial properties: Methylene Blue exhibits antimicrobial activity against various pathogens, making it useful for treating infections.
Where did Methylene Blue originate from?
Wildly, this molecule started out in the 1800’s as a textile dye! It then became a main line of treatment for Malaria and then, in recent years, it's been studied for energy and brain health. As cancer at the crucks of it is a cellular energy misfiring/disturbance, the world of integrative and holistic oncology is sitting up and researching this as a potential cancer-fighting therapy. Many clinics worldwide are using this therapy as a key component to help in the fight against cancer.
Tips & other useful info:
Build up to the recommended therapeutic dosage over a period of a couple of weeks. The higher end of the dosing scale is 20 drops (20mg) a day but I take 15 drops (15mg) as I was finding 20 drops to be a bit too high and I was experiencing headaches. So, I would start low with 5 drops (5mg) and increase over the weeks. Add to water and drink first thing in the morning.
To be aware – In high doses it’s toxic so don’t go over the recommended dosage.
Check for contradictions yourself – research online / ask your doctor
It’s not to be taken if you’re pregnant
Don’t be alarmed if your pee is blue!
It also turns your tongue and sometimes teeth blue
Info provided by: The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan & Dr Jimenez M.D., N.D. at Hope for Cancer Centre, Mexico
If you are interested in delving deeper into the potential of this therapy and the research behind it, I would highly recommend reading The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan. It’s a relatively short read with only 138 pages, plus it has a full reference section in the back with literally hundreds of reference pointers!
Any questions, hit me up!