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Simply so, can eating a lot of mints be harmful?

cautions not to eat too much of it. “Peppermint candies are a nutritionally poor food, containing high levels of sugar without any vitamins or minerals.

Beside above, what happens if you eat too many Polo mints? Because peppermint candies contain ample sugar with zero nutrition, these treats can add excess calories to your menu and potentially lead to weight gain. Peppermint can cause some side effects including heartburn, and allergic reactions including flushing, headache, and mouth sores.

Similarly, you may ask, why do I crave mints?

Your very low iron level could indeed be contributing to your craving. Iron or zinc deficiency is sometimes associated with a condition called pica. This is the medical term for craving and eating non-food substances.

Are wintergreen mints addictive?

The mints are individually wrapped and are very fresh! These LifeSavers Mints Wint-o-Green (green & white bag) are the mild flavored mints. They are Not overpowering like the Pep-o-Mints are. The Wint-o-Green Mints are addicting, but in a good way.