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Methylene blue: What to know about textile dye being used as a wellness supplement

Natalie Kim
Natalie Kim
Natalie Kim
Reporter · Pittsburgh, PA

Natalie Kim is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University who has spent the last 3 years reporting on local government issues. Before joining Pittsburgh Current, she wrote for the Carnegie Mellon student newspaper, where she covered campus politics and community relations.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM · 1 min read
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Methylene blue: What to know about textile dye being used as a wellness supplement — Erie Health news

Methylene blue is a synthetic textile dye that has shown promise in treating and diagnosing a variety of medical conditions, but it’s also being misleadingly promoted and sold by wellness influencers as a cutting-edge anti-aging supplement.

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