According to their website, SlimMints contain chromium picolinate and l-carnitine in a mint.
1. Chromium picolinate has been sold as a weight loss aid for many years. It is claimed to boost athletic performance, build muscle, and promote weight loss. The Federal Trade Commission have determined these claims to be deceptive.
Extensive clinical trials have shown that chromium does not have an effect on weight loss. Chromium can cause side effects in many people, including everything from stomach discomfort to genetic mutations in DNA. Chromium may also interfere with other supplements or medications. In May of last year, England’s Food Standards Agency, a food-safety watchdog group set up by Parliament, concluded that chromium picolinate can potentially cause cancer, and warned consumers not to take it.
2. L-Carnitine
SlimMints says "L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is synthesized in the liver and kidneys. It facilitates the transport and metabolism of certain fatty acids for energy generation."
While that is true, taking it in a supplement will not help at all.
The average diet contains a small amount of carnitine. However, the body produces this amino acid naturally in the liver. The body cannot use more than it needs, so taking additional amounts of this supplement will have no impact on fat oxidation. If you are one of the few people that suffer from a rare carnitine deficiency, then you may benefit from supplementation. However, you will need a much higher dose than what is included in this pill. Furthermore, only certain forms of carnitine are used to treat this disorder, and you should see your physician if you think you may have this disorder and receive treatment.
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