EP 417 Methylene Blue: Mitochondria, Perimenopause, Thyroid & EBV with Dr Scott Sherr

About this episode

This episode explores the science and applications of methylene blue in health, particularly its effects on mitochondria, brain health, and perimenopause.

Methylene blue is gaining attention in functional and integrative medicine for its potential effects on mitochondria, brain health, metabolism, and even hormone balance. But what exactly is methylene blue, and how is it being used today? In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr to explore the science, history, and modern clinical applications of methylene blue. We discuss how this unique compound has been used in medicine for over a century and why it is now being studied for neurological health, mitochondrial function, metabolic conditions, and more. We also explore how methylene blue may support women during perimenopause, including symptoms like brain fog, inflammation, sleep disturbances, and cognitive fatigue. In addition, we discuss its potential effects on thyroid function, mitochondrial energy production, and chronic infections such as Epstein–Barr virus. If you’ve been hearing about methylene blue in the biohacking or functional medicine world, this episode provides a balanced overview of the potential benefits, mechanisms, and safety considerations. In this episode we discuss: • What methylene blue is and how it works • The history of methylene blue in…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Scott Sherr

Topics covered

• methylene blue
• mitochondria
• brain health
• metabolism
• hormone balance
• perimenopause
• thyroid function
• Epstein–Barr virus
• neurological health
• metabolic conditions

Keywords

• brain fog
• inflammation
• sleep disturbances
• cognitive fatigue
• metabolic syndrome
• antimicrobial effects

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Products: methylene blue

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