Primary active
USP methylene blue
10mg in a pre-measured capsule; USP is a quality standard for identity and purity, not an endorsement of this supplement.
Inside the formula
Methylene blue has pharmacologic activity and is not an everyday blue antioxidant. This formula pairs 10mg USP-grade methylene blue with 10mg ascorbic acid and explains both the research and the risks.
Primary active
10mg in a pre-measured capsule; USP is a quality standard for identity and purity, not an endorsement of this supplement.
Supporting active
10mg vitamin C is included as a reducing antioxidant within the formulation.
Safety
Methylene blue can inhibit monoamine oxidase A and can be dangerous with serotonergic medicines.


Human evidence · small acute study
The pharmacologically active compound
USP-grade methylthioninium chloride
What it is: Methylene blue is a redox-active compound with established medical uses at clinician-directed doses and growing experimental research in other areas.
Evidence context: A small placebo-controlled fMRI study found changes in memory-related measures after a single low dose in healthy adults. It does not establish daily cognitive enhancement or long-term safety.
The capsule provides a fixed amount, avoiding drop-count ambiguity, but precision does not remove contraindications or drug interactions.


Formulation rationale · exact pair untested
The reducing antioxidant
Vitamin C
What it is: Ascorbic acid is vitamin C and a reducing agent. At 10mg, it is a small formulation component rather than a high-dose vitamin C supplement.
Evidence context: The label does not cite a study of this exact methylene-blue/ascorbic-acid pair. Its inclusion should be described as formulation rationale, not proven cognitive synergy.
Ascorbic acid contributes redox chemistry alongside methylene blue; the exact in-vivo effect of this pairing has not been demonstrated for the finished capsule.
Every other label-listed ingredient
An inactive carrier used for consistent capsule fill.
The plant-derived capsule shell.
The formulation rationale
Fixed dose + capsule format: The 10mg methylene-blue amount is pre-measured, reducing liquid drop-count variability.
Methylene blue + vitamin C: The compounds have complementary redox roles, but this exact pair has not been clinically tested for cognition or energy.
Research interest + safety boundary: A small acute study cannot establish safe daily use, long-term effects or compatibility with medication.
Ingredient and finished-formula images: Eternal Elixir media library. Images do not establish batch testing or third-party certification.