University of Maryland (UMD) researchers report that methylene blue (MB), a common chemical with a 120-year-long history of diverse applications, can treat progeria, a rare genetic disease that imitates the body’s aging process at an augmented rate. Lab test found that small doses of methylene blue can almost fully repair progeria-damaged cells.

The study also revealed that methylene blue can treat age-related damage in healthy cells, suggesting that methylene blue can also treat normal aging symptoms.

Methylene Blue Reverses Human Cell Aging, Treats Progeria Symptoms in New Study - Nutrition Review