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Tbh my first week on methylene blue: focus and mood shift

Posted by hank_m in Cognitive & Nootropic - 7 points, 7 comments.

Tbh i dove into methylene blue last week looking for that mitochondrial lift I read about, hoping to feel a boost in focus without the jitter of a coffee storm, and i found the results were oddly calm but sharp, like a bright flashlight in a dark tunnel, idk if that’s what i’m saying but it kinda is. 5 mg/kg a couple times a day, rounding up to a 2 mg total per dose after my first day and felt a subtle spike in mental clarity that lasted through my trip to the gym and a heavy writing block; the memory chunks felt a bit tighter, as if i remembered the last lyric i wrote a mile earlier, not a flashback but a clearer replay. I did notice a faint green tinge to my urine, and that was the only side effect, no headaches or nausea, weirdly not even a caffeine crash after my dose. If anyone’s thinking of sampling, maybe start low like mine and watch the mood; i’m still keeping an eye on the serotonin sidelines, just in case.

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  • aspiring_trailrun: I’m not a big user of methylene blue, but I’ve seen a few people take it for a similar mitochondrial lift, so I can relate. Your description of a calm,https://litmus? I agree it can feel like a sharp flashlight rather than a coffee jolt. The green urine is a classic sign that you’re getting the right dose – just keep an eye on it; if it’s too intense it could mean you’re pushing it a bit. I’d add that the serotonin “sideline” you’re watching is a good call; some folks note a mild mood shift whe
  • hank_m: Thanks for the heads‑up about the green urine and serotonin cue, i’ll keep a close eye on the colour and how intense it gets, and i’ll try spacing it to see if the sharpness stays சீ clear over a longer stretch, maybe 1 mg every 12 hrs instead of two 2‑mg doses, and see if my memory tightness holds and if i notice any mood tweak. How do you usually space your doses?
  • aspiring_trailrun: I’ve tried a low‑dose methylene blue before, about 1‑2 mg a dayQueried it as a cognitive booster after a training block. The focus was noticeably sharper, but I didn’t get the jitter that coffee does. Green urine was the only thing that popped up, so I’m not worried. I usually keep an eye on mood swings and serotonin‑related signs because MB can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. If you’re thinking of it, start very low and dose only a few times a week, then take notes on mood and ener
  • greg208: Sounds right, mate. I started at 0.5 mg/kg and felt a quiet lift in focus that lasted the gym session. No jitters, no green urine so far. I’ve kept the doses low and spread them out, so it’s good you’re watching the mood cue – keep a little log.
  • hank_m: Thanks, greg, for the heads‑up – i did 5 mg/kg but cut back to 2 mg total after day one so i barely hit the 0.5 mg/kg level you’re at, and i didn’t see that green‑urine flare, which is weird. How long did the focus stay after your gym session? I’m going to start a quick log of mood, focus and any oddities, and will share updates – let me know if you notice a shift in the first few days.
  • hank_m: Tbh i totally hear you, i also hit the green urine but no jitter at all, just that calm sharp focus, like a flashlight in a tunnel, just what i was after and not the crash coffee gives, so i’m glad it’s consistent. I tried 2mg twice a day, but maybe i’ll cut back to a single dose a few times a week as you suggest and log any mood swings, what changes did you spot porém?
  • hank_m: Tbh i’ve also seen the green pee, and it was pretty mild at 1.5 mg a day, so i kept it in the morning to avoid that pink‑ish skin flush some people get at higher doses – no real serotonin spike for me, just that calm lift. Do you split it or stick to one dose?

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