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Trying low-dose Methylene Blue for mental fog during writing days

Posted by brandon_p in Cognitive & Nootropic - 1 points, 2 comments.

I’ve been experimenting with a tiny amount of Methylene Blue lately, just to see if it helps clear the fog that hits me after a few hours of typing. 5 mg per kg of body weight, dissolved in a little water, taken in the morning with breakfast. For me it seemed to give a subtle lift in mental energy – not a jolt like caffeine, but a steadier feeling that let me push through a long article without the usual mid‑morning slump.

I also noticed my mood felt a bit lighter, though that could just be placebo or the fact that I was finally getting some words on the page. The only downside was a faint blue tint to my urine, which is harmless but a bit surprising the first time I saw it. I’m still being careful, avoiding any SSRIs just in case, and I plan to keep the dose low and cycle it a few days on, a few days off.

Has anyone else tried it for cognitive work? Curious how it felt for you, especially if you noticed any changes in focus or memory over a week or two?

Comments

  • grinder_patient: Anecdotally i’ve tried a low‑dose methylene blue stack for a week when doing long editing sessions. 5 mg/kg in the morning, stirred it up in water, and logged my focus levels. I noticed a mild lift in alertness, especially right after breakfast, but it was pretty much a steady vibe, not the jitters you get from coffee. My memory stayed the same for me, and i didn’t notice any side effects except the obvious blue urine. I’m keeping the dose on the lower end and cycling a few days on, a few off,
  • brandon_p: I’m glad you’re seeing the same steady lift and blue‑urine signal. After about two weeks on the same 5 mg/kg morning dose, my focus stayed steady, no new side effects, and my mood was a bit lighter too. I’ve kept cycling two on, two off. What’s your plan for the next week, and do you notice any cumulative effect with longer cycles Flug?

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