Pitta Dosha controls metabolism. The greater a person’s metabolism the stronger their appetite and the quicker they process food and information. People with a pitta nature have a moderate muscular build and often have strong physical features such as deep set eyes and a strong jaw.Psychologically, those with a pitta nature are prone to being sharp, critical and angry or irritable and are focused, driven, and bright. Pitta imbalances are often those of too much heat in the body which over time weakens the immune system.