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Disgusting Sulfur Burps: Triggers and Relief Tips
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If you’ve woken up with a rotten egg burp, you know how it’s uncomfortable. Embarrassing and sometimes painful.
There are plenty of articles about sulfur burps, but most are written by people who’ve never had them. I wanted real answers. So I turned to the crowd — Reddit and Facebook GLP-1 groups. The ones where users share what actually works.
Here’s what fellow users say helped, and what didn’t.
Triggers: What Seems to Cause Sulfur Burps?
Many users traced their sulfur burps back to specific foods or eating patterns. CMeals high in fat, sugar or heavy carbs are common offenders. Red meat, in particular, has been frequently identified as a common culprit.
Eating large portions or snacking too often — especially near the time of your injectio, can also bring on symptoms.
"It’s possible that you have a trigger food. I used to consume them frequently, but after I eliminated whey protein shakes from my diet, I haven’t experienced those unpleasant burps again."
"I’ve noticed that when I experience sulfur burps, it’s usually a result of overeating."
"Almost anything that involves tomatoes."
"I’ve noticed that ground beef and specific types of fish affect me, but I experience fewer burps now compared to when I first began eating them."
"I believe that consuming protein shakes, tuna, along with olive and mushroom pizza is likely to cause anyone to burp."
"Pizza has some unpleasant effects on me, including causing sulfur burps."
"Mine come from too much dairy, or diet soft drinks."
"I’ve noticed that I experience burping and flatulence in the mornings after taking Wegovy."
"It might be related to something in your diet. I’ve experienced them while taking 1mg and 1.7mg doses after consuming soda, particularly Coca-Cola."
Remedies: What Actually Helps?
From over-the-counter medications like Pepto-Bismol, Gas-X and Alka-Seltzer to more natural approaches involving pineapple and increased protein intake.
"Pineapple!!! I can’t emphasize this enough—make sure to eat pineapple! I dealt with awful sulfur burps, and the only remedy that worked for me was pineapple."
"Pineapple! The only remedy that worked for me was pineapple"
"Your best bet for sulfur burps is actually bismuth subsalicylate, AKA Pepto-Bismol. It hydrolyzes in the stomach to form salicylic acid and bismuth oxychloride."
"Combining Gas-X with Pepto Bismol helped eliminate my sulfur burps."
"Pepcid helps immediately."
"Chewable pepto is your friend. Don’t overdo it, but they stop them in their tracks""
"Alka Seltzer... helps neutralize the digestive byproducts of having too much stay for too long in your stomach. 2 tabs every 1-2 hours helps me clear the gas."
"Water will coax things along, and fiber can't hurt either."
"Chewing gum can be helpful!"
"I’m preparing to try to stop using it. You might want to think about taking Pepcid... and incorporating soluble fiber."
"I take Gas-x here and there because not only is it the burps but it's the back end too."
"Digestive enzymes before every meal will keep the sulfur burps and trapped gas away."
"Drinking water and taking pepto helped the taste. Burps continue but it’s whatever."
"Inulin Fiber (asparagus, artichokes) and 1T active fermented food daily"
Lifestyle Changes That Help Long-Term
These lifestyle changes came up repeatedly from long-time GLP-1 users who’ve figured out how to keep their gut happier (and quieter):
✓ Time Your Injections and Meals
There are numerous reports found eating right before or after injecting made symptoms worse. Try injecting at a time when your stomach is relatively empty—or when you’re not planning a big meal right after.
“For me, the timing of my meals is crucial. Eating anything within a few hours before bedtime tends to have negative effects the following day.”
“I switched to injecting before bed on an empty stomach. That changed everything.”
“I stopped eating late at night and started spacing my meals — huge difference.”
✓ Slow Down When You Eat
Eating too fast makes you swallow more air, leading to more burping. Chew thoroughly, pause between bites, and stay mindful — especially on days you inject.
“My key takeaways are to always make the time to sit down and eat slowly, listen to my body and stop eating before I feel full. Also, cutting portions in half (which are already way smaller than I was pre Mounjaro)."
✓ Smaller, Simpler Meals
Big meals overstretch your stomach and slow digestion. Stick to smaller portions with clean, simple ingredients. Heavy or greasy meals are the usual suspects.
"Cut portion sizes down and allow at least 4 hours between meals"
"Listen to my body and stop eating before I feel full. Cutting portions in half"
The stories above come from real GLP-1 users who’ve been there—people who tried, failed, and finally figured it out. Use their lessons. Test what works for you. And don’t be afraid to tweak your routine.
Stay healthy (and hungry for knowledge),
Lucas Veritas
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