Nikki Sixx is amongst some of the greats in regards to the rock and roll genre as he was the bassist, a founding member, and writer in the band Motley Crue. Sixx wasn't only responsible for cranking out hits with his Motley Crue bandmates, he also co-wrote and/or produced music for bands like Meat Loaf, Drowning Pool, and the Sex Pistol's guitarist, Steve Jones. He's also written an autobiography centered around his struggles with drugs which ultimately almost took his life.
Nikki Sixx was actually declared dead for two minutes in 1987 after he overdosed on heroin. He claimed to have an out-of-body experience while technically dead but luckily, he was able to be resuscitated and has since then kicked his drug habit and is sober at the age of 57. The rock and roll legend continues to live on.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.