Dr Oz: Metabolism Body Types
So far, Dr Oz has taught us about the Apple Body Type and Pear Body Shape, but what if you don’t fit into either of these categories? You might be a Box Body Type, which is the last of the three types he outlined on the show before explaining how to Turbocharge Your Metabolism.
If you think you are body of the body types, then you might be a box. These body types don’t have body definition, and are more prone to all-over weight gain. This is resultant from a thyroid hormone deficiency, causing a slow metabolism.
Dr Oz and Dr Jeffrey Morrison discussed the third body type. The box body type shape gains weight all over and struggles with low thyroid health problems.
Other identifying factors for the Box Body Type include:
- sagging arms/chin/torso
- loose skin
- all-over fat
Dr Oz: Box Body Type Health Risks
According to expert Dr Jeffrey Morrison, the Box Body Type is the most dangerous because of those low thyroid hormones. That means there’s virtually no metabolism at work, which can lead to a variety of unwanted conditions, such as:
- Enlarged Heart
- High Cholesterol
- Depression
- Memory Loss
Dr Oz: Box Body Type Low Thyroid
Doctor Oz asked what’s going on with the thyroid in this body type. As Dr Morrison explained, “it literally is the key that turns on the metabolism for every cell in the body.” Slow metabolism can affect the brain and heart as well, leading to symptoms surrounding memory and concentration.
Even dry skin, high cholesterol, or constipation could be related to this thyroid problem. That’s a lot to have happen because of such a small part of the body.
In fact, if you are feeling down about your body anyway, you could mistake your negative feelings as a consequence of your weight gain, when in fact they could be a key symptom. You can always suggest that your doctor test your thyroid levels if you suspect something is wrong.
Dr Oz: Box Shape Body Type
Dr Oz said he has heard of apples and pears, but the box shape is a new concept to him. Dr Morrison said it may be more common as a result of ongoing changes in our diets. He suggested that patients act on their own behalf to get answers and get healthy if they think that they may be struggling due to a box body type.
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I am a box shape, 65, disabled, and retired taking medication for my throid, but with low cholesterol. I watch your show but I did not get any help in what to do with the situation. I heard I need more idione, but I move to only sea salt (is that good or bad), kelp (what is good with kelp, and I did not follow on the other items.
I am desperate and would appreciate some guidance. I live in a rural area, by choice so my stress is being managed. I have tried ever diet known, and lose, but end up gaining it back. The HCG diet was a disaster for me and my throid, I am now using green coffee beans, white tea, and saffron, and have ordered the other teas and pinon nuts. Help.
I am a box shape, 51 year old female government worker and taking 200 mcg of Levothroyine. I had radiation back in 1995 to burnout my thyroid and I am diabetic with high cholesterol. I watch your show but I did not hear anything that I can do to lose weight..
I am a box shape,43 year old female with a low thyroid. My dr. said I was only 1 point from medication for my thyroid. I am in recovery and ADHD with depression. I cant turn to the diet pills anymore for energy and I have absolutely none. I have gained 30 lbs. since I have been out of rehab (7mo.) and I was already way over weight. Please Dr. Oz what do I need to add to my diet for energy and weight loss.