With the passing of metal legend Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead we must once again take inventory of the rock icons who are still with us after all those years of drinking, drugging and living that R'n'R lifestyle.
Some, like Keith Richards, were turned into vampires long ago, so it makes sense they're still alive, but how did a madman like Ozzy Osbourne survive four decades of rock star fun?
Genetic researchers decided to see what makes that survivor tick by analyzing some of Ozzy's blood, making Ozzy one of the few people in the world to have their genetic code broken down and analyzed.
The results show that while Ozzy was genetically predisposed to becoming an addict of some sort his body was also able to adapt to the steady stream of alcohol and narcotics in some startling ways:
It turns out that Ozzy’s ADH4 gene (which is responsible for breaking down alcohol) is able to break down booze much quicker than the average person. You know, like his little pal Lemmy Kilmister.
In addition to that was the finding that Ozzy also has two versions of the COMT gene (Catechol-O-methyltransferase) known also as the “warrior” and “worrier” - an enzyme that deteriorates dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
What all this means is that in addition to his weakness for booze and drugs, other functions such as awareness, planning, organization, self-awareness, and of all things self-regulation are super heightened in Ozzy.
I always knew there was something extra special about Ozzy!
Read Genetic Researchers Reveal How Ozzy Survived 40 Years Of Sex, Drugs And Booze here