whats the science behind people with “high metabolism”? Where does the energy go when they eat way above their maintenance caloric level?

Question

My cousin is like that and the dude eats WAY more than i do and we’re pretty much same height. Yet i weigh around 95kg and he weighs no more than 80kg.

In: Biology

Answer 1

That’s the thyroid. It’s the overall engine throttle for your body. there are a number of hormones which regulate it’s settings. If you have hyperthyroidism the your engine burns hotter all the time. You have more energy, have trouble sleeping, can’t sit still, and burn more calories.