Gingers Are Basically Superheroes â€” 9 Incredible Truths You Never Knew About Redheads

by N/A, 10 years ago | 1 min read

Redheads are seriously interesting.

1. They tend to be healthier.

Men with red hair are less likely than others to end up with prostate cancer.

2. They have strong bones.

Since they can absorb so much vitamin D, they're bones are stronger than most others.

3. They're very in touch with their feelings.

Redheads are a lot more sensitive than other people.

4. Their hair color is the result of a mutation.

The MC1R gene is a genetic mutation that typically results in red hair and freckles.

5. They don't get grey hairs.

Generally, natural red heads won't end up with grey hair as they age, usually their hair turns blonde.

6. People are crazy about them.

The Redhead Encyclopedia says that the genetic mutation that redheads have makes them release more pheromones, which make people crazy about them.

7. Their undeniably beautiful.

Their unique combination of bright red hair and porcelain skin makes their look super unique and entirely beautiful.

8. They have more sex than people with other hair colors.

A study at the University of Hamburg suggests that redheads have more sex than blondes or brunettes.

9. They can absorbs extra vitamin D.

Red heads are typically sensitive to sunlight, but they can actually absorb more vitamin D from the sun in less time.