The Thyroid Body Type Explained (And Debunked)

Is it true that everyone with a thyroid problem will ultimately end up looking similar in body shape and size? Absolutely not.

But is it true that some will share certain characteristics and features? Definitely!

But this doesn't mean that there is such a thing as the thyroid body, which is what I want to explain and debunk today.

According to some experts, here's what makes up the thyroid body type:

Claim 1. Thyroid Body Types are Prone to Weight Gain in Their Hips, Thighs, and Waist

Claim 2. Thyroid Body Types Should Eat Less Protein
Claim 3. Thyroid Body Types Should Avoid Cruciferous Vegetables
Claim 4. Thyroid Conditions are Secondary to Estrogen Disorders or Liver Problems
Claim 5. Thyroid Body Types Have Cravings for Sweets, Caffeine, and Starches
Claim 6. Thyroid Patients Have a Characteristic Body Shape and Size

While some of these claims may have an element of truth behind them, for the most part, they can be easily disproved and are blatantly false.

But that doesn't mean you should throw away the baby with the bathwater, as understanding commonalities among thyroid patients is a helpful exercise.

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