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Sep 11, 2025 24 min

Is Methylene Blue a Natural Solution for ADHD?

from The Happy Eating Podcast Hosted by Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD

A few months ago, Carolyn and I were sitting in a bar with a friend lamenting over our ADHD-like symptoms. Her suggested solution? Methylene blue supplements and she began to tell us how it boosted focus and attention span. Before we could say Amazon, Carolyn was adding the supplement to her shopping cart. The next day, before I purchased, I did some research and realized that while it may be fairly safe for some, there’s a group of people who really shouldn’t take it and I’m one of them. In today’s episode, we cover what methylene blue is, when and why you might want to use it, and when you should steer clear. References Mentioned: Mitochondria as a target for neuroprotection: role of methylene blue and photobiomodulation The Potentials of Methylene Blue as an Anti-Aging Drug Exploring Methylene Blue and Its Derivatives in Alzheimer's Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Randomized Control Trials Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website! https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts: Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message! [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

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A few months ago, Carolyn and I were sitting in a bar with a friend lamenting over our ADHD-like symptoms. Her suggested solution? Methylene blue supplements and she began to tell us how it boosted focus and attention span. Before we could say Amazon, Carolyn was adding the supplement to her shopping cart. The next day, before I purchased, I did some research and realized that while it may be fairly safe for some, there’s a group of people who really shouldn’t take it and I’m one of them. In today’s episode, we cover what methylene blue is, when and why you might want to use it, and when you should steer clear.

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