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Hepatitis B
Posted by Charley (Usa) on 04/21/2016
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There was some research on using Methylene Blue to treat Hep B. I believe it was 70 mg twice a day. I cannot remember the pharma company that did the research. However they were unable to get a patent on it so dropped the human studies. Only downside was that the Methylene Blue causes blue pee.
Methylene blue was used in WWII in high doses to treat infection. Also look for information on the Blue People of Kentucky. Those people were taking several hundred mg a day for years without harm.
Contaminated Methylene Blue
Posted by Chickkie (Chelmsford, Ma) on 07/25/2014
I found out the hard way. Methylene blue is sometimes deliberately contaminated with arsenic, possibly to prevent us from benefiting from a safe effective product. The type I bought had a warning label not to be used in food producing fish. I called the store I bought it from, they said it did not have arsenic. This was a lie.
I suffered greatly from severe arsenic poisoning. I wish there was a way to be sure the source was pure, because aside from the arsenic, methylene blue was great stuff.
Candida
Posted by jeanna (arkansas) on 08/31/2022
I still don't understand your instructions, you say bottle what size bottle? and its a powder how much? I don't get percents either
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Chris (Pdx) on 11/07/2016
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MB Dilution: To arrive from a 2.3% solution to a 0.1% solution you simply add 23 units (drops, oz, etc) of distilled water for every 1 unit of MB. I used a glass eye dropper container. Add 20 drops of 2.3% MB, then add 460 drops of distilled water.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Intestinal Cysts
Posted by Bennie (San Diego, California) on 05/18/2013
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UPDATE; Four months of Methylene Blue.
It has no effect on chronic fatigue - doesn't give me any energy; also doesn't keep me up at night if I take it right before bed.
There are two areas where it seems to have worked magic: Cysts and Anxiety; as well as other benefits for insomnia and problem solving.
It did clear up my long term liver/kidney/diaphram/intestinal cysts, and for that, I am very grateful. I stopped taking it for about a week, and the pain radiating from what used to be the most painful cyst began to return, so I am sure this is what fixed them, although I have no idea why it came back and whether to continue taking MB indefinitely.
Anxiety: There's something about MB that fixes my generalized anxiety. It's fairly miraculous in that regard. I did not take it for anxiety, but I notice an improvement (almost total resolution) when I take it. As a result, don't need xanax. Again not sure whether it is safe to take indefinitely for anxiety.
Along with the reduced anxiety, it helps me to focus more on problem solving. Not a complete resolution but a definite improvement. I have chronic fatigue related brain fog, and it definitely gives a boost in that department so I can see why it is being used successfully in Alzheimer's patients.
I think I am sleeping better -- deeper sleep, not getting up so much in the middle of the night, because of the MB, which is huge because I've lived through 25 years of insomnia. Used to take RX sleeping pills of various kinds (4-5 days per week) but not taking them anymore.
When I first started the MB in Feb 2013, I experienced significant tingling in my head (felt like brain buzzing). I was taking several milligrams of melatonin per night, and drinking coffee during the day. Both of those were a problem while taking MB but now, after a few months, I am able to drink a regular cup of coffee now and then with no adverse reactions. I also take a much lower dose (1. 5 mg) melatonin with no side effects. For some reason, tea creates no problems.
MB had no effect on yeast/candida, herpes related virus, or fungal infections.
Other than occassional "brain buzzing", I think MB may have a negative effect on vision (blurrier, esp at higher doses). It MAY have a positive effect on acne but I've been taking a skin/nail/hair formula as well and think it is because of that that my acne has improved.
I am taking 3-5 drops of 0.1% per day.
Perhaps E.C cross post this to Anxiety/panic attacks; and intestinal cysts.
Benni
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Intestinal Cysts
Posted by Lou (SF Bay Area) on 03/22/2023
Iodine what??
EC: Probably iodine supplementation for cysts.
Methylene Blue in a Nebulizer
Posted by Allgood (Elberton, Georgia) on 03/29/2013
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I am suffering from a bad fungal infection of my sinuses and head-tried verconazole--1100.00 a month--lots of nasty side affects--methylene blue (mb) did the job much better--ingested and nebulized at first then only orally. Started with 1/10th of one drop of 2% mb been working up another drop a day. The day after being sneezed on by a very sick woman, I started feeling poorly with my head feeling worse--I nebulized mb a few times and felt poorly the next day-but am feeling good again now--I think the mb stopped the virus in its tracks--could be the cure for the common cold and other viral infections.
Warning--you must hold your breath while nebulizing--do not inhale the mb--will hurt your lungs--I put a straw in the mouthpiece and block off the unit so all the mist is coming out the straw--you can only do this with the old style neb that works off air pressure. Hope is everything!!!
Methylene Blue in a Nebulizer
Posted by steve (NV) on 11/29/2021
Allgood, what do you mean by "you must hold your breath while nebulizing--do not inhale the mb--will hurt your lungs." The whole idea of nebulizing is to breathe the atomized liquid into the lungs. So what's the point of nebulizing methylene blue, if you "must hold your breath" and "do not inhale"? I don't understand.
Broad Benefits
Posted by G Smothers (Oregon ) on 04/16/2023
You will want to get the USP grade, not use the pet store one. USP is more pure, free from heavy metal contamination. ✌
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by J. Park (Cerritos, Ca) on 02/19/2017
I know it's way late, I guess you already have answer, but I see so many confusions about % of solution, so here it is for those still confused:
% = g/cc, what you have 1.943g/100cc = 0.019 =~ 2% solution.
To make 0.1%, add 19 x water to it.
But better way of using it is use what Bill said:
. just use 1 drop and consider it to be 20 drops of standard 0.1%.
. add 20oz water to it. Now your 20oz is equiv. to 20 drops.
. If you take 1 oz, you just took 1 drop,
take 2 oz, you just took 2 drops, etc...
Good luck.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Tom (Regina, Sk) on 11/30/2010
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Terri:
I'm assuming you meant to ask "... To end up at 0.1% concentration"?
If so, then this means that you need 22 times as much water volume to dilute as the amount you're wanting to dilute, since. 1% IS 1/23 of 2.3%. The total of 1 part solution and 22 parts water will equal the total watered-down volume 23 parts. To make the math a lot easier, one can just dilute 20:1, ie 20 parts water to 1 part solution and be very close. Measurement quantities:
20 metric drops per ml
5 ml per teaspoon (Tsp)
3 Tsp per tablespoon (Tbsp)
2 tablespoons per ounce
Thus 600 drops, or 30 ml, or 6 teaspoons per ounce. 1 cup= 8 oz= 4800 drops= 240 ml= 48 Tsp= 16 Tbsp
So there it is. Using the 20 ratio for dilution, to get 1 cup watered down solution, just dilute 240/20= 12 ml of 2. 3% (just use a kitchen measuring spoon of 1 Tsp= 5ml) INTO the 1 cup of water.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Amazinggrace (Yucca Valley, Ca) on 02/08/2011
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I don't have metric measuring instruments, so to get a 1:22 ratio, I used one Tablespoon of methylene blue and 22 Tablespoons of water. 22 Tablespoons equals 1 and a quarter cups plus 2 Tablespoons. (Derived from 16 T. = 1 Cup)
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by J.park (Cerritos, Ca) on 02/19/2017
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Maybe I didn't make it clear in my previous writing,
you just put the 100mg MB into a graduated container and add distilled water to fill up to 100cc(mL), the total volume is to be 100cc when completely dissolved (which include MB & water of course).
Cancer
Posted by Kevin (Wilkesboro, Nc) on 08/02/2010
My dad was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma back in Feb 2007. He has been thru chemo several times and it's to the point now that he just can't stand the strong treatments and they aren't effective now anyway. We have always believed that God put natural methods here to cure cancer etc. And one of his friends told us about Mary Martin Sloop who back in the early to mid 1900's took methylene blue for cancer after the Dr. had cut her open and then sewed her back up because they said they couldn't do anything for her. Mary Martin Sloop went on to live 40 more years after taking the methylene blue. We have no idea how to get it, use it and would it even work for my dad now since he is in pretty bad shape. He is unable to eat basically as he has trouble keeping food down and is really weak. The Dr. gave him no more than a few weeks to live. Can you please let us know quickly if there is anything that would get him well. We don't want to prolong his suffering but we would love to get him back to his active lifestyle of bowling, biking and living for the Lord. Thanks and God bless, Kevin
Cancer
Posted by Tommy (North York, On, , Canada ) on 09/17/2010
Hi Josecito, Ted spoke about how to dilute 1% MB into 0. 1% MB. One part of MB in 9 parts of water will dilute 1% MB and make it 0. 1%. So if you want to make 1L of MB 0. 1%, you have to take 100 ml of MB 1% ( one part ) and pour it into 900 ml ( 9 part) distilled water. Another example, if you want to make 500 ml MB 0, 1%, you take 50ml MB 0. 1% and pour into 450 ml of distilled water. There is a lot of ways how to make the volume you want, you have just to follow the right dilution ( 1:9). I hope that can help you.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Connie (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) on 08/10/2009
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To quote Ted: "When you do buy methylene blue, the concentration may sometimes be sold as 1%, in which case you may need to dilute this to 0.1% concentration. So if a 100 cc of 1% methylene blue is bought from a local aquarium shops, I may have to add 900 cc of water (which totals) 1000 cc or 1 liter at 0.1% concentration." - end of quotation
So if you had a 2.303% solution you would use just under 50cc of 2.303% methylene blue and 900cc of water. Does that sound right?
Parkinson's Disease
Posted by Jane (Fort Worth, Texas) on 02/15/2009
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Dear Mary from Northern Ireland,Yes my father is getting along well and the Parkinson's symptoms are definitely diminished since taking the methelyne blue regularly. I am very encouraged about this and I have specific reason to suspect that the Parkinson's is at least partially fungal related in my father. He is also taking the alkaline drink with sodium carbonate, bicarbonate of soda, potassium citrate, taurine, carnosine. The alkaline drink two and sometimes three times a day is noticeably helpful as well. He has sleep apnea which is problematic at times. The alkaline drink seems to help with this some as does sleeping on his side and not on his back. I would hate to be without any of these things because I have noticed increased mental focus for my dad and increased energy. At first I believe he was taking too much methylene blue, a drop of 1% solution three times daily. He is now taking a drop or two of 0.1% two to three times daily depending on our schedules. The higher concentration may have temporarily caused a tremor that wasn't there before. His symptoms did not initiate with the tremor, but with the mask like face and a shuffling gate. Now his face is like his old self with his smile and usual expressions. He has his sense of humor and his personality again. Also I believe that magnesium is helping him very much too.Not magnesium aspartate! Also I have since learned that our eating food with msg may have correlated with a little setback he had. So now we are much more careful to avoid all msg and excitotoxins that are sometimes in mineral supplements. He takes carbidopa/levidopa three times daily as well.
Parkinson's Disease
Posted by A Mercer (Fl) on 07/28/2022
If you are concerned about stroke then learn about DMSO. Miraculous and does so much more. ( Just learning about methylene blue…0
Diluting Methylene Blue Tips
Posted by Bill (Philippines) on 03/06/2024
Hi Bobby,
Methylene Blue(MB) has been used as a blue dye and as a standard treatment for malaria for over 120 years. During the Vietnam war MB powder was used by the spoonful over extended periods to help cure soldiers with malaria. For these reasons I regard MB as being quite safe to use over long periods of time.
But if you are concerned about continual use of MB, you could perhaps just use MB for 5 days a week with two days off. Or you could just take a week off after using it every month.
It's also important to ask why you are taking MB. I take MB for preventative reasons -- to aid my immune system against any unwanted, invading viruses and I also take it to help supply more oxygen to my brain to help protect my cognitive abilities.
For myself, I tend to just alternate using low dose MB with using BHT or Butylated Hydroxytoluene which also kills viruses and which is a useful anti-oxidant that acts to quench damaging free radical activity in the brain.
I'm currently considering using an MB + DMSO mix transdermally. Such a mixture could perhaps be used as an ant-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant for anti-aging and as an anti-cancer treatment as well. More on that later.
Diluting Methylene Blue Tips
Posted by Bart (Columbus, Mississippi) on 10/28/2024
Put Apple Cider Vinegar on a cotton ball and hold for 15 minutes per day for 7 days. The mole will turn black a fall off. Works on any issues on your scalp.
Dosage
Posted by kingfook (Longmont CO) on 08/01/2023
I am just learning about Methylene Blue uses and very hopeful it will help with many of my maladies. Too many to list but fear of brain decline with age is chief concern.
Where to Buy
Posted by Sam (Miami ) on 04/01/2023
Compass labs. $30 or so
Where to Buy
Posted by Sfav8r (ST PETERSBURG) on 08/31/2023
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I found it from a lab in Florida, Valborenlabs.com. They offered free shipping and USP grade 8 oz with 2 oz bottle free for $100. Easily the best price I found for pharmacy grade.
Methylene Blue Solution Dosage
Posted by Art (California) on 01/11/2023 2326 posts
Depression, Anxiety
Posted by Carolyn (Utah ) on 04/01/2023
Hi Pam, where do you get your powder??
Depression, Anxiety
Posted by Kr8peace (Colorado USA) on 08/31/2023
MB has been thoroughly studied and tested for 150 years. MMS/chorine dioxide has NOT been tested in any credible way, in fact it has been banned from many countries with explicit warnings against its use. It is a very strong oxidizer like chlorine is, even though it is partially neutralized by the citric acid. It is not tested scientifically on humans nor animals; I defy anyone to find credible studies. Dr K is the main pusher of this toxin, funny how not even one researcher in a million gives MMS any credibility. It is not proven safe whatsoever. Unless and until someone actually runs a credible trial of at least hundreds if not thousands of people, MMS is a dangerous gamble. I tried it as I have H2O2-08 and it made me sick as hell. Please inform us how it discriminates killing only the "baddies"? Ive now read of many people harmed, possibly even some deaths. It does not have "humble" origins. It is also heavily conflated with specific religious beliefs, never a good sign when you conflate science and facts with religion; caveat emptor...
Chronic Bladder Infections
Posted by AZJJ (AZ) on 07/23/2023
Yes, it is great... BUT... if you do get a UTI in spite of using D-Mannose... I used chlorine dioxide solution (CDS) to cure a nasty UTI in just 2-3 days... nothing else.
Just an FYI! Dr. Kalcker is the expert, if you want to do any research... amazing stuff!
Candidiasis
Posted by redragonmagic (florida) on 03/09/2024
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I take MB with ascorbic acid (vit. c), 1% or 2.33% MB and a approx 1/8 tsp vit c powder in h2o. my MB dose is not always the same, as it depends on which dilution I use. if using 1%, then I take approx 20 drops 2x/day (so, 40 drops/day) from the supplied dropper to = 10mg 2x/day (20mg/day) for tinnitus, which it has helped. As an aside, my memory has improved. I was actually taking more MB but it gave me really loose stool so I backed off to this dose, which is fine. We'll see how it goes. I also take a day off from MB every so often.
Topical Methylene Blue
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 06/28/2017
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Recent research has been published about methylene blue : Common antioxidant could slow symptoms of aging in human skin. The study was published online in the journal Scientific Reports on May 30,2017. The article is available on several web sites.
Contaminated Methylene Blue
Posted by Brandon (San Jose, Ca) on 02/03/2015
What was the brand that caused arsenic poisoning?
Candida
Posted by Katerina (Massachusetts) on 04/15/2016
Methylene Blue - how much should be taken for the optimal results. I am using Kordon brand. Thank you!
Candida
Posted by Val (Idaho) on 12/08/2023
Polyethylene Glycol is dangerous.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Intestinal Cysts
Posted by Pam (Australia) on 08/24/2021
I just read somewhere that too much of MB has the opposite effect. I have also cut and pasted from a nootropics page what happens with co q 10 ...
"Methylene Blue donates electrons in the electron transport chain in your mitochondria. So experienced neurohackers suggest avoiding CoQ-10 or idebenone when using MB because it seems to make Methylene Blue much less effective."
Dosage
Posted by Luckyguys (Brighton, United Kindom) on 03/05/2013
Several posts insist that the correct dose of MTB is 60mcg three times a day. Surely it MUST be 60 mg because they seems to use Uralene Blue tablets at the beginning of the trial and these are 60mg.
I don't understand the reasoning behind the 60mcg beliefs
General Feedback
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 01/24/2012 2048 posts
Robyn, the amino acid Taurine helps the body use minerals, and Vit-K helps the body use Calcium in particular.
General Feedback
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 01/25/2012 2048 posts
Robyn, have you tried the "Chemical Injury Information Network", Member supported group of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? I have suffered many yrs disability with environmental illness, but I somehow do no suffer the severity of symptoms of this group or fibro, so there is a big curve of individuality.
Have you done parasite cleansing? There are both chemical and natural methods but I can't imagine you haven't addressed this already but I suggest it because these buggers cannot be "detoxified" w/ the list of naturals you provided. You may have very little in the way of elimination. Have you done gallbladder and colon cleanses? Don't rule out some type of viral Hepatitis even though you haven't had that diagnosis (like myself). I have responded favorably to the St John'sWort, Lysine, Colloidal Silver only in combination. BHT seems to be helping remarkably but it's only been about 5 days now so I cannot conclude. Detox Foot Pads are quite effective for all kinds of toxins, have you tried them? You can purchase them at wholesale prices on Ebay. Hot Baths with minerals must bring you some relief. I use Baking Soda, Epsom Salt, and micronised agriculture grade multiminerals ---1/4 cup of each and ALWAYS come out the better. And to treat fungal issues add some Borax or Povidone Iodine.
Please update as you appear to need some help from these debilitating "invisible" disease conditions.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Art (California) on 06/14/2023 2326 posts
Sandi,
I don't think you would want to use MB on your skin as it will dye your skin blue.
Art
Methylene Blue Side Effects
Posted by Lorica ([email protected], In) on 04/14/2011
I started taking methylene blue to help get rid of candida & indeed it is good for that. However, I think it should be used with extreme caution, especially if one has any history of heart problems. My own heart has always tested out as fine, however the first day after taking MB I felt this strange, strong blip in my heart. Then about 5 minutes later I felt it again. Now I had been eating the same foods exactly for weeks due to diet and health issues. Only the MB was a new addition. I did still want to take it and dilluted my dose by half. Since then I have had no problems, only benefits. Be so very careful.
Methylene Blue in a Nebulizer
Posted by Dan (Clearwater, Florida) on 10/15/2011
Regarding using Methyene Blue in a Nebulizer: I briefly had this thought, too, but then I remembered how messy it was, and how much it stained when I just spilled a single drop of the diluted methylene blue (and undiluted it would be even worse). In a nebulizer if some of the vapor got loose it could get all over you and you'd end up looking like the "cookie monster".
Using Methylene Blue
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 09/03/2010
Hi Wydo... Yes, mix them together. Add the Ascorbic acid to the glass, then add water and mix into solution. Then, if you can, add the Baking Soda, or Sodium Bicarbonate to this solution to make it alkaline(in order to preserve the bicarbonates in your own body). Now, just add the drops of Methylene Blue. This mixture is taken outside mealtimes.
Cancer
Posted by Isabelle (Garden Grove, Ca Usa) on 08/03/2010
Dear Kevin, I am so sorry about this situation, my heart go out to you family. You can search this site on lymphoma, cancer, methylene blue etc.. And try to find the what and how by yourself but your time is more precious. Your best chance is to contact Ted directly. He is using methylene blue in his remedies plus a few other components to help with cancer he is extraordinarly knowledgeable and generous with his knowledge and patience. He can give you a protocol to follow right away and that will save you a lot of time. Any way you can get methylene blue in an aquarium shop. That is where I got it and diluted it by Ted specifications. May your faith and the force of the univers guide you to good result!
Cancer
Posted by Shay Rogers (Lake Martin, Alabama) on 10/26/2023
I would try ozone therapy with methylene blue via IV at least once a week maybe twice a week.
Also would do castor oil compress everyday for at least 4-6 hours.
Rid your body of sugar and pump your body full of oxygen, hyperbaric chambers.
Cancer
Posted by MARIE (TX) on 02/17/2023
Fish store is the best place.
Malaria
Posted by MARIE (TX) on 02/17/2023
I would do half a glass with 4 drops 2 times a day. This works better then anything on the market and very few know about it.
Diluting Methylene Blue Tips
Posted by Brent (Australia ) on 05/28/2024
Just came across your post as I am about to start using MB for general health reasons. You mentioned moles to remove on skin I have heard that castor oil on its own or some people mix cayenne pepper with it could do the job on moles. Perhaps worth looking into out if you haven't done so already?
Diluting Methylene Blue Tips
Posted by Dee (Florida) on 07/18/2024
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I have done my research on MB. I found 2 methods. I just started taking the liquid Methylene Blue with the Ascorbic Acid in Water. I doing the 6 days on and 7th day off method.
2 Methods
How do I mix the methylene blue solution.
The methylene Blue solution I received from Valboren Labs in Florida is in a concentrated liquid form. This should be mixed with distilled or deionized water using the recommended dosing. Dosages between 0.5 milligram per kilogram of bodyweight to 4 mg per kg. As mentioned, methylene blue is a hormetic, so low dosages have the opposite effect of high dosages. Adding 1/16th teaspoon of Ascorbic Acid to the prepared solution will facilitate better absorption and reduce the blue staining potential. After the Ascorbic Acid is added to the solution let it sit for a minimum of 3 hours before taking. With methylene blue less is more. Higher doses are not as effective a low doses (hormetic response). Dosage recommendation varies; Dr. John Lieurance suggests 0.5-1mg/kg of body weigh, t 2 to 4 days a week, with 20 to 60mg daily being therapeutic for many. Do it slowly 2 or 3 drops to start 3 times a week, and work you way up .
or
Method #2
1-2 drops am in distilled water with 1/16 tsp. of Ascordic acid first 2 days.
Increase dose on third day by 2 drops for 2 days, Continue increasing
dosage by 1 drop every 2 days, until you reach 22 drop or more. Take 6 days
in a row and 7th day off. Note: Do not take Co10 with it.
Dosage
Posted by Keva (Hayward, California) on 08/10/2023
Thank you. This was very helpful. I had never heard this. I'm beginning this slowly but now I know the upper limit. Much appreciated.
Dosage
Posted by Tina (Canada) on 09/15/2023
I read somewhere that an effective dosage is 1-5mg. In order to help with bad rheumatoid arthritis, for a 140lb person, is the correct low dose with a 1% solution about 64 drops? I have been taking only 10 drops before reading this without any noticeable relief so I would like to know if I am just taking to little and need to up it a lot, and if I need to take it as a divided dose or take 64 drops 2 times a day or however more for lasting benefits. I would greatly appreciate knowledgeable feedback so I can know what to do. Thanks
Dosage
Posted by Doug (Black Creek, B.C., Canada) on 08/10/2024
That assumes each drop is 1mg. Most droppers are 0.5mg per drop. Therefore, you would need to take 100 drops per day to equal a 50mg Dosage per day.
Methylene Blue Urine Color
Posted by Lana (MD) on 04/15/2023
I have been taking .5% methylene blue for the last week and I'm going up gradually. I'm now at four drops a day. So far my urine has not turned green or blue. Is this cause for concern? Thanks
Methylene Blue Solution Dosage
Posted by Sam (Miami) on 01/13/2023
Prostate Cancer
Posted by Dawn (Fort Worth Texas ) on 03/07/2024
Have you looked into Essiac tea? They have very successful results … people who have cured themselves also do various parasite cleanses but if you are doing MB w the tea might be a magic bullet. All the best to you.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Maria (Canada) on 05/22/2023
Do you take this in the mornings or night? Daily? Every day of the year? Take breaks from it?
Depression, Anxiety
Posted by Beckie (California) on 10/26/2022
a 1% solution is 1 gram in 100 mls of water, or 10gm per liter.
Depression, Anxiety
Posted by Terry Jacks (Texas) on 08/08/2023
Pam, to make a 1% liquid Methylene Blue, add (1 gram) MB powder to 100 mL of distilled water. Most measuring cups have a 100 ML line for reference for the water. To mix it together, I use an empty, clear plastic soda bottle with a screw-on cap. Pour in the water first, then pour in the MB powder. Shake it 200 to 300 times to ensure the powder is all broken apart and mixed well. Then, carefully fill your 50 mL empty MB eye-dropper bottles you've saved when you bought the liquid form. If the liquid level is hard to see while pouring MB in, shine a flashlight beam through the bottle towards your eyes, so you can see the level in the dark bottle. Go slowly for best results. Good Luck.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Beckie (CA) on 11/09/2022
300 mgs, or 0.3 grams in 30 mls is 1%. A 1% solution is 1.0 grams in 100 mls liquid.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by jojo (sf, ca) on 05/13/2023
The concentration in the flask u bought is 1%.
300 mg = .3 gm
It is also assumed that 1 ml = 1gm
Your total volume is 30 ml
Therefore, .3 divided by 30 (times 100 to get the percentage value) = 1%
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by tara (ny) on 04/25/2022
check out Lifeblud, canadian company, they have it unlabeled on website with blue question mark, a bit pricey but the real deal
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Gail (Southeast US) on 07/07/2023
Not True!! Dr. Mercola's very recent article on his website definitely recommends taking VitC with MB.
Where to Buy: UK
Posted by Sunflowergirl37 (United Kingdom) on 08/02/2016
Hello
I am trying to find a top quality Methylene blue product for my mum. Can anyone recommend one and give some guidelines and maybe other products to take with it etc
Where to Buy: UK
Posted by Janet (In) on 08/05/2016
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Methylene blue is from an aquarium supply shop or online. That is how I buy ours.
Ted here on earthclinic says that to balance and treat fish and tanks it must be high quality and effective. I have found this to be true. Janet
Dosage
Posted by Jean (Oregon, US) on 09/18/2014
I bought MB in 2.303% concentration. If I divide 2.303 by .1 =23.03
So, does that mean if I add 23 drops to 1 drop of the 23.3% that I get .1%?
I know someone said to put it in a gallon of water. How much 1 drop? Isn't that 200%?
As you can tell, I am not understanding this AT ALL!
Please help! Thank you!
Where to Buy: Austria
Posted by Dee (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) on 02/01/2016
In Romania, at any pharmacy!!
Candida
Posted by James (Liverpool, Uk) on 12/09/2014
Please tell me what concentration of methylene blue you were using in your drops. I'm taking 1 drop 2. 4% but getting nowhere. Ted told me 5 to ten drops 1%, similar size to mine. Likely you are taking more than me.
Candida
Posted by Nadine (Union Grove, Wisconsin) on 07/20/2016 12 posts
I bought kordon. methylane.blue and wondering how to dilute this down seeing that it is 2.33 %. I am not good with percent as a lot of people may be.
Methylene Blue Baths
Posted by Big C (Bangkok) on 12/22/2014
Could you check if you used Methylene Blue as this stuff stains everything (it's main use is as a stain) a deep blue, yourself and the tub. I spilled a couple of drops in the bath it took quite a lot of scrubbing to get rid of the blue.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Intestinal Cysts
Posted by Lena (New York) on 10/23/2016
5 drops? ...I am taking 40 drops of Methylene Blue and do not see much of an improvement, but I am taking it only for 3 weeks so far.
General Feedback
Posted by Farm Girl (Tempe, Az, Usa) on 11/08/2012
Has anyone using Methylene blue (and getting a positive response) been tested for Brucella or Lyme's Disease?
Both diseases are chronic infections that are notably hard to cure, requiring 6 weeks to up to 2 years of strong antibiotics, because these pathogens replicate in cells where the antibiotics can't reach, ensuring fresh crops of pathogens about every two weeks. Also, patients may have initially bad symptoms when first taking the antibiotics because as the pathogen dies, it releases toxins.
When taking MB, or any other medicine, for infection, PLEASE take it long enough and at a high enough dose to completely eradicate the pathogen. Otherwise you may be simply creating another Superbug that neither MB nor antibiotics can cure.
General Feedback
Posted by Robyn (Melbourne, Australia) on 01/24/2012
Yes, use both taurine and K2 I've read calcium in the tissues causes pain, ca blocking the arteries causes stiffness but maybe thats not the reason for UNBELIEVABLE pain. Reading all the fibro case studies does nothing to ease my mind.
Please if anyone has got better from fibro tell us about it. If anyone has got better from chemical sensitivity tell us about it. I've now got myself too sick to get away from pollution and other chemicals. And very lonely when you can't go near people. EC it would be good if there was a way to contact people who have posted up their case study. I got some more helpers for my liver; NAC, grapefruit seed extract, milk thistle - had a huge reaction, unbelievable pain, couldn't move for a week. Stopped them and the pain is now down to I can't stand it. So if I'm taking taurine and K2 I don't know if I'm making myself worse or not.... overactive immune system?? or a crapped out liver that reacts to what's sposed to help it.
General Feedback
Posted by Brass Player (Southern Az) on 07/21/2017
For fibro...in my mind this is a toxin illness, in that you have toxins you can't get rid of. Someone mentioned wonderful results with pulling teeth (assuming they were amalgams.) Also many people with MCS have ongoing or former fungal exposure (water damaged buildings) which their doctors know nothing about (there is a lot on the web) and some have ongoing fungal infections. I had one friend who got over her MCS (and she also had CIRS, the inflammatory response to the pathogens in water damaged buildlings) after treatment with ampohtericin B for a fungal infection, after she had gotten out of environmental exposure. These "syndrome" things can take a very long time to track down, but take a look at what poisons you might be retaining and how to get rid of them. Many of us have had to live outside for a number of years, to get mold toxins out of our systems. There are now a few doctors who specialize in the people who have the genetic haplotype that cannot get rid of mold toxins. (Illness now called CIRS.)
Broad Benefits
Posted by Heather (San Diego, Ca) on 03/14/2013
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I can only find Lugol's online. Usually, I get the 2% and double the number of drops because 5% is harder to come by.
Just realized that I wrote I was taking 9 grams of melatonin. LOL! That would be an overdose for sure. I was taking 9 mgs, and have tapered down to 3 mg. Will continue tapering to 1.5 mg.
At this point, the brain buzzing has become barely noticeable on top of my head. That buzzing sensation in the legs and right side have stopped as well (those are areas that flared up with buzzing and pain once when I took doxycycline -so it's interesting to note) and it appears the other possible side effects - back pain, headaches, weren't related. I do suspect the interaction of melatonin with methylene blue (MB) was part of the buzzing issue. Regular coffee is definitely also an isssue in the buzzing, so my advice is avoid or drink decaf.
MB has not increased my energy levels but I still think it has increased my ability to focus and has perhaps reduced depression and anxiety as well.
I don't know how many miccrograms I'm getting of the MB with each drop at 0.1%. I think it could be 60 mcg. If anyone has a guesstimate, I'd really appreciate an approximation to assist with my research on scientific studies with MB.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Meera (Toronto, On, Canada) on 07/06/2011
Could someone please provide a single, lucid description of how to dilute and consume Methylene Blue? The concentration of the stuff sold at pet stores is "1, 943mg per 100ml. " How should this standard, bought solution be diluted, according to metric and Imperial systems of measurement? Measurements using cubic centimetres and the like are not much good to those of us without chemistry labs. ) Thanks.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by David (Vicksburg, Ms, Usa) on 08/10/2011
1 cubic centimeter = 1 mL
1 mL = 1 g
The above are temperature dependent but work well for normal laboratory or home use. The concentration of your stock solution is 19,430 mg/L. MB solubility is approx. 1 g per 25 mL of water, 65 mL of alcohol.
At maximum solubility the concentration is 40,000 mg/L so your stock solution is a little less than 50% by volume.
Dilutions can be calculated by ratio and proportion using this formula
M1*V1=M2*V2
where M1 is the mass or concentration of stock solution. M2 is the mass or concentration of target solution. V1 is the volume of stock solution required to make target solution.
V2 is the volume you want of the target solution. for example to make 100 mL of a 0. 1% solution
50*V1 = 0.1* 100 so
V1 = 10/50
V1 = 0. 2 mL or 0. 2 grams of the stock solution
I hope this help you understand how dilutions work. I do not know what concentrations you should injest. My example is just to show you how do make the dilutions.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Randy (Jersey City, Nj, Usa) on 04/18/2011
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be careful with this stuff. the way I've used it is to take one drop into a gallon of water, then dilute a bit further every time I take it by filling a cup or water bottle with 1/2 or 2/3 of the MB mixture and the rest with just water. don't forget to take with 1000mg vit c
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Chandrika (india) on 01/21/2024
Art, if you apply an ascorbic acid solution, or a Vit C serum on top of the Methylene blue, the blue colour goes. Anyway, it even washes off with soap and water. I was using a 0.1% solution. I'm trying it for disc pain, knee pain in conjunction with red light therapy
Methylene Blue Side Effects
Posted by Metou (Anywhere, Us) on 10/04/2013
WARNING!
I have been taking the recommended dose for about 3 or 4 days, and developed a heart arythmia. It does affect the heart, as also another person posted, saying they had some strong unnatural pulses. I would like to see if anyone knows how and why, if I am in any danger, and if I should continue. I am making an appt to see a cardiologist, because it has not gotten better and I have been off it 4 days or so now. This should be made known publicly: I am 29 yrs old and this has never happened before. I went on the m.b. for candida purposes.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Claudia (Calgary, Alberta , Canada) on 12/21/2010
I got my methylene blue from the pharmacy. The pharmacist had absolutely no idea how to provide a 0.1% solution, so what I have now is 50mg/ml. Does anyone have any idea how to convert this? TIA.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Randy (Myrtle Beach, Sc) on 01/10/2012
I also should have added to my post about that I do know that MB can have MAOI properties but I do not know if it has those properties at the suggested drops of. 1% solution of anywhere between 3-8 drops on this site that is suggested. I think it would be wise if anyone could determine how many drops it would take at the. 1% solution to have MAOI effects.
Maybe Ted could weigh in on this. Reason being, if someone were to ridiculously experiment with many more drops and get in the range of it acting as an MAOI, then it is dangerous to do so if in particular that you are taking it along with an SSRI antidepressant.
To be on the safe side might as well include if taken with an NRI as well. Do your own web research to confirm this. I do take MB for added energy but I also take more drops than 8 with no adverse effects. I'm not recommending anyone else take more than 8. Everyone is different... Plus I also am not on any antidepressant. Just a word of caution here if anyone is unaware of the MAOI effects of MB and not to mix with AD's if in fact you are getting in range with the drops to have it act as an MAOI.
Be Careful - It Stains Surfaces!
Posted by Lis (Ny, Ny, Usa) on 10/13/2010
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When diluting this, set up protective material underneath. MB stains! I rubbed vitamin C and water paste in the measuring glass and spills on the sink and counter and on my hands to get it out. If only I had a chemistry background to do a more pro job diluting it ;p
Using Methylene Blue
Posted by Madelyn (Idaho) on 02/27/2024
Many thanks, Bill, for taking the time to write this up. This is the best explanation I've seen yet on MB. It actually answers many of the questions I had since recently becoming interested in taking it and trying to learn more about it. I'm glad I can take the colorless form so I don't have to worry about stained blue teeth but still get all the benefits. Thanks again for sharing!
Cancer
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 08/15/2010 392 posts
I would basically reduce his suffering by restoring energy and nausea. As mentioned I used clove oil and methylene blue. To restore appetite I used b50 and HCl and at least the case I was involved with simply did not want to die. While that case was given a few days to live she is doing fine after 3 years. Yet in another case just last week in similar circumstances she simply don`t want to live so nothing was done because she refused any treatment even though the natural treatment for cancer was a success and hence nothing was done so she died in few days just last week. It was the patient that really have their say and if not conscious it just depend on the family's decision.
Ted
Swine Flu
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 07/22/2009
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... I have encountered a person who was dying from swine flu, pretty much the doctors have given up. Tamiflu simply didn't work both as prevention and in advanced cases of the swine flu, or the 2009 Viruses. The only thing that has helped this man in ICU was actually the hourly dose for 24 hour of 1000 mg of lysine. For weeks he was on high fever, and the only thing that can tame his fever was actually the lysine. When he did get better and body temperature became normal, the lysine dose was switched to 2000 mg every two hours, since every hour prevented him having long sleep. Lysine was fed via tube. Ideally the lysine dose can be spaced much further if there is no increase in any fever. Since this man was a confirmed H1N1, where it took a week to found out he did have H1N1, the swine flu ate away about half of his lungs, from excessive mucus, and the man was not able to breathe on his own, and has to be on an artificial respirator. As a result, the excessive mucus was controlled with 4 tablets of chinese herbal supplements ganmaoling tablets, taken every 4 hours so it may again disturb his sleep schedule. Within the first hour, there were clear indications of reduced mucus, and it was this that ate away his lungs. His inability to breathe was placed on artificial respirator, as a result two more supplements needed to restore his normal breathing using methylene blue 0.1% taken at 2 drops one in the morning and two drops one in the evening. Since methylene blue did restore or return his breathing and was taken off the artificial respirator within the week, the methylene blue caused him to sleep less as he now has more energy. Therefore the dose was reduced to one drop in the morning and one drop at 12.00 p.m. Tamiflu was not helpful both as prevention and when people did have it since some were on tamiflu."
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10. The Swine flu scare is not real.
It is real and the numbers are much larger then what authorities say. However the real scare is to spread it and for people to get vaccinated and then it gets deadly. It eats up the lungs over long term flu. I am as yet trying to fine a cure to restore lungs after they have been eaten away by the flu. What I am currently looking is the lysine, methylene blue and the Ganmaoling chinese herbal preparations.
Swine Flu
Posted by Connie (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) on 08/10/2009
The way the media in this country ran with the story, it did look like a hoax. And then so few cases were discovered despite the apparently urgent need for vaccines and face masks. And the people who succumbed to it were already ill. It has been said that other types of flu that hit do more damage and receive less media attention. It did look like a hoax, possibly an attempt to force the public to demand the borders be closed. Thank you for the clarification, Ted :)
Malaria
Posted by Ripley L. (USA) on 12/13/2022
Blue,
You don't have malaria. Even a light version would knock you out like a truck hit you and you would be in absolute agony. I have malaria vivax and it was considered a light version. I was misdiagnosed because all the docs in Kenya said I could never live through even a light version. 4 bouts of malaria later they finally tested and found I actually did have it. 10 years and still crippled by it.
Malaria
Posted by Koi (Sofia, Bulgaria) on 03/31/2012
If it is 2.3% concentration and you wish to get 0.1%, then divide a glass in 10 pats very clearly by marks. Fill up the half of the first tenth part with the concentration (that is 2.3%) and fill the rest of the glass with distilled water.
Malaria
Posted by Nik (Usa) on 06/29/2020
This is NOT correct, please do not follow this as it is the dilution instructions for getting .1% from a 1% methylene blue solution NOT 2.3%.
To get .1% of a 2.3% solution you add 1 part of the MB to 23 parts of the diluting liquid (distilled water is preferred, it seems). I saw a video where someone added 1ml of MB to 23mL of distilled water. I don't remember how many drops of that solution they said they take, that is what I am looking for here and it hasn't been answered in the first 50 comments =(
Methylene Blue and Red Blood Cells
Posted by BigPicture (USA) on 11/02/2023
Methylene Blue and Red Blood Cells
Does anyone have any knowledge of the effect Methylene blue may have on red blood cell rouleaux? Simply put, the red blood cells stick to each other hampering blood flow and causing fibrosis - resulting in Scleroderma.
Diluting Methylene Blue Tips
Posted by Florecita (USA) on 03/07/2024
Great ideas Bill. I wonder if DMSO and MB topically would remove moles from the skin. Please do post again any results from topical application.
Dosage
Posted by Mizl (FL) on 06/20/2023 5 posts
Thank you for the clarity
Methylene Blue Urine Color
Posted by Lynde (Pretoria ) on 05/13/2023
Apparently using Bicarbonate of Soda removes the blue colour from urine. Not sure if that is your cause?
Where to Buy
Posted by ANNA (PHILADELPHIA, PA) on 04/29/2024
COULD you buy such capsules already with MB?
All I see is powder or solution and I want my husband to take it w/o staining teeth...
Methylene Blue Solution Dosage
Posted by Mike (NW USA) on 01/11/2023
I came across discussions about MB in a ClO2 group. I'm trying to do something to help my 78 yr old mom who is starting to suffer cognitive decline, I bought this 1gm powder:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HM429PW but I'm a little lost as to what exactly I should do with the powder. I know I'm supposed to mix it with distilled water, and then the dosage is drops, but the dosages I read about are in milligrams, so I'm confused about how to proceed?
Broad Benefits
Posted by Bethany (Maine) on 11/13/2024
This is the best lifetime advice for all people. Avoiding seed oils is easy if you're eating a carnivore diet. There are thousands of us in the carnivore community who are turning their health around with a Proper Human Diet.
Depression, Anxiety
Posted by Karen (AR) on 02/15/2024
Wow, that's awesome. Have you heard of it helping to heal the Gut, or anyone who's tried it to rid the body Heavy Metals? (Or might it also HAVE Heavy Metals in it?)😜
(I have a lot of issues…so just started taking it).
Chronic Bladder Infections
Posted by Lynn S. (Colorado Springs, CO) on 04/25/2022
Methylene Blue for Prevention of Chronic UTIs:
I bought MB from Botany Biosciences. Bottle states 10mg/ml. I weigh 130 pounds-any suggestions for dose? Do I need to take Vitamin C to prevent staining as others suggested? I am tired of taking antibiotics every 3 months-and has affected my gut health. Thank you!
Chronic Bladder Infections
Posted by Beckie (California) on 10/26/2022
I know that probiotic and it also contains a very powerful cranberry concentrate along with the probiotics. It sure does get good reviews.
Chronic Bladder Infections
Posted by Beckie (California) on 10/26/2022
Hi MHO - Do you use any ascorbic acid with your MB?
Where to Buy
Posted by G Smothers (Oregon) on 04/16/2023
You want USP Pharmaceutical grade, not pet/industrial grade. I get mine from Amazon.
Candidiasis
Posted by Sherri (Texas) on 01/03/2023
Note the study was by NCBI. I thought a world renowned doctor for research and use of MB stated that vitamin C BUFFERED ENHANCES MB effects. Forgive me if I'm wrong, and congratulations if it's working for you as a safer and less invasive means to help your conditions.
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Yai Buranakul (Thailand) on 08/26/2022
To make 1% solution, which is 1 gram in 100 mL of water, just put 10 grams in 1 L of water.
Chronic Fatigue
Posted by Angela (England) on 05/27/2024
Hi, please can I ask about the dose you take? My son suffered hypoxia during a general anaesthetic and the mitochondrial coating of nerves was stripped. He was paralysed for some time until the mitochondrial coating regrew/regenerated. Since then he has had severe anxiety, OCD and fatigue. Many thanks
Dosage
Posted by jp (home) on 10/01/2024
You are using equal parts.
1:1
1 ml of 2.3% 1ml of water = 2 ml of 1.15%
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1:10
1ml of 2.3% 10ml of water = 11 ml of .23%
You just move the decimal point to the left for each factor of 10 since the quantities we are using are metric. 10 100 1000 = .23 .023 .0023
23 divided by 23 = 1
so 2.3 divided by 23 = .1
and 2.3 divided by 46 = .05
so!
1 ml of 2.3 + 23ml of water = 24 ml of .1% solution.
Don't make it harder than it is. :)
Diluting Methylene Blue
Posted by Mizl (fl) on 06/20/2023 5 posts
Pouring half out seems like a waste if it is expensive. Where do you purchase and for how much? Thanks
