Fujiimint™ Mint Patch has a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum firming, tightening, and toning results when applied to your skin. Villani RG, et al. (2000). L-carnitine supplementation combined with aerobic training does not promote weight loss in moderately obese women. DOI: Once again, Dr. Kumar points out that none of these products are regulated, which means you really have no idea what’s actually in that patch you’re slapping on your skin. “You have to be concerned about two things: Is what they’re saying is in there actually in there; and are there harmful ingredients in there that are not listed?” The ingredients must also be small enough to pass through the skin barrier. If they can do this and enter the bloodstream, the manufacturers must determine whether the amount in the bloodstream is safe and effective for its intended purpose.

Mancini, F. R., et al. (2019). High iodine dietary intake is associated with type 2 diabetes among women of the E3N-EPIC cohort study [Abstract]. Children: Japanese mint oil is LIKELY UNSAFE for use in infants and children, especially when applied around the nose. It can trigger serious breathing problems. The authors point out that active and nonmedicinal ingredients must incorporate into the appropriate delivery system, which must release the active ingredients from the patch onto the skin. A safe and sustainable rate of weight loss is about 1–2 lb per week. Once the person reaches their initial goal, they may continue to try to lose weight, if they wish to or a doctor advises it. Combining a low calorie diet with an exercise regimen can promote weight loss that may result in lower abdominal fat, which is a determinant of cardiovascular health.The patches supposedly work by releasing active ingredients from an embedded delivery system onto the skin’s surface. Then, the skin must absorb the particles of the active ingredient to allow them to enter the person’s bloodstream. When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe when inhaled. It can worsen asthma. It can also cause flushing or headache in some people. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Japanese mint is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Onakpoya I, et al. (2011). The use of green coffee extract as a weight loss supplement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. DOI: Meet the experts: Dina Peralta-Reich, MD, is an obesity medicine specialist and founder of New York Weight Wellness Medicine.There’s no research on side effects of green tea weight loss patches. However, drinking green tea is perfectly safe. But thanks to the caffeine, green tea can mess with your stomach and cause nausea or constipation. It can also spike your blood pressure. Are they BS?