Primary active
USP methylene blue
10mg in a pre-measured capsule; USP is a quality standard, not FDA approval 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, not FDA approval 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 regulatory approval.