Digestion Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery—Here’s What I Use to Stay Regular (and Burp-Free)




 Let’s get real about a not-so-fun part of the GLP-1 journey: digestive side effects. Tirzepatide has changed my life—but it's also changed my gut. I’ve been on it for nearly three years, and once I hit the higher doses (10 mg, now 12.5 mg), I noticed two very common but very unpleasant issues: constipation and sulfur burps.

I’ve managed both successfully with a combo I swear by. And today? I needed both. Here's why.

What Are Sulfur Burps, and Why Do They Happen on Tirzepatide?

If you’ve never experienced a sulfur burp, count yourself lucky. They taste and smell like rotten eggs, thanks to hydrogen sulfide—a gas created when bacteria break down food in your digestive tract.

Tirzepatide slows down gastric emptying, which is great for satiety and blood sugar control, but it also gives food more time to ferment… and when that happens? You get the burps.

It doesn’t happen every day for me—but when it does, it’s awful. I got hit with a strong one this morning, so I reached for both of the tools I now keep in my rotation.

🌿 What I Use

1. Physician’s Choice Digestive Enzymes

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I’ve used digestive enzymes for over 20 years now—and this is the one I always come back to for affordability, effectiveness, and daily gut support. It has 16 enzymes, 3 probiotic strains, and a 150 mg herbal blend to cover digestion from top to bottom. I take one every other day and two on Saturdays—my little ritual to stay regular on higher doses of Tirzepatide.

If you’re dealing with slowed digestion, bloating, or post-meal discomfort, this is worth a try. It’s gentle enough for daily use but strong enough to help things… move along.

2. Wholier Peppermint Stomach Soother

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This one lives in my bag. It’s my go-to when sulfur burps show up, and it actually works. The capsules are clean, vegan, and packed with peppermint, ginger, fennel, and lemon balm—all proven to help calm digestion and reduce gas formation.

Today, I took one immediately when the sulfur started and followed it with my digestive enzyme. Within 30 minutes, I was fine. That combo? Lifesaver.

TL;DR: My GLP-1 Gut Rescue Stack

We’re not supposed to just tough it out when our body gives us warning signs. I want to feel good inside and out—and that means supporting the parts of my body this medicine puts pressure on. These two products help me do that. If you’re on this same journey and dealing with the same symptoms, I highly recommend trying them.

Let’s keep talking about this stuff. The more we normalize it, the more we support each other in the long game.

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