Redheads and anaesthesia

Redheads, like my wife, have always fascinated me. Some can also be said to be strong and bold, not easily brought down.

For those who want to grab redheads or stun them, they will have to use a bit more ‘anaesthetic’ than anyone else.

Redheads require about 20 percent more anaesthesia than people with other hair colours. Scientists are unsure why anaesthesia, both general and local, is less effective for redheads, but it may be linked to the MC1R gene mutation that causes hair to be red.