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Methylene Blue and Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Conditions
Sep 25, 2025
In this article, we will examine the pairing of photodynamic therapy and methylene blue, provide an overview of how this combination works, and assess its potential applications in skincare.
When Is the Best Time to Take Magnesium? Exploring Its Role in GABA, Sleep, and Relaxation
Sep 18, 2025
The question is: when should you take magnesium to best support GABA's calming effects? Morning, evening, or spread throughout the day? The answer is not absolute, but recent research offers useful clues.
Dr. Scott Answers the Internet’s Top Questions About Methylene Blue
Sep 12, 2025
Mitochondrial dysfunction, blue urine, cognitive boost? Troscriptions' very own Dr. Scott Sherr answers the internet’s most pressing questions about methylene blue — one of medicine’s oldest and most misunderstood compounds.
Methylene Blue vs. Other Antioxidants in Skincare
Sep 11, 2025
This article delves into how methylene blue compares to other established antioxidants, exploring its mechanisms, scientific evidence, potential benefits, safety considerations, and real-world observations.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Impact on Addiction and Substance Use
Sep 04, 2025
GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications first designed for diabetes and weight loss, may work like a biological spam filter, screening out the most intrusive urges so you can respond only to the messages that matter. This article explores what these drugs are, how they act on the brain’s reward circuitry, what the evidence says about their role in behavioral addictions, and why cautious optimism is warranted.
Does Nicotine Increase Testosterone Levels? Separating the Smoke from the Science
Aug 29, 2025
Imagine your body as a high-performance sports car and testosterone as its horsepower. Many people are looking for ways to boost their testosterone for better energy, muscle, and drive. In this picture, nicotine has been rumored to act like a quick nitrous boost for the engine, a surprising twist, given nicotine’s notorious reputation. Does nicotine increase testosterone, or is this idea just blowing smoke?