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Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects

Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects

Update: 2025-10-20
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If your go-to meals suddenly taste strange, certain foods turn your stomach, or heartburn has become a constant companion since starting a GLP-1, it’s not in your head. These are some of the most common (and least discussed) side effects people experience on GLP-1s.

Reflux, food aversions, and taste changes can make eating feel complicated and even frustrating. One day you’re fine, the next your go-to dinner leaves you nauseated or nothing sounds appealing at all. The good news? These shifts are temporary, manageable, and often a sign your body is adjusting to a new way of processing food.

In this episode, we’ll unpack why these side effects happen, what to look out for, and practical ways to ease the discomfort so you can feel more in control of your meals again. Plus, learn how to submit your side effect questions for Season 3 of Behind the Curtain, and get details on the January 30/30 Program enrollment!

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Submit Your Side Effect Questions

Have questions about GLP-1 side effects? Submit them for Season 3 of Behind the Curtain!

Join the January 30/30 Program

January 30/30 enrollment is open but not for long! Get personalized coaching, weekly calls, expert workshops, and community support to navigate your GLP-1 journey with confidence. Limited spots available.

Audio Stamps

[00:30 ] - Introduction to reflux, food aversions, and taste changes on GLP-1s, plus how to submit your side effect questions for Season 3 of the Behind the Curtain podcast.

[03:23 ] - Why reflux and heartburn happen on GLP-1s and practical fixes to manage it.

[07:18 ] - Food aversions: why you suddenly dislike foods you loved and how to navigate the changes.

[09:45 ] - Understanding taste changes on GLP-1s, why your flavor perception shifts, and how to adapt with new herbs, spices, and cuisines

[13:20 ] - January 30/30 Program enrollment details and what's included in the small group coaching experience.


All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

✨ Season 2 of Behind the Curtain is officially live! ✨ You can join the season on its own or take it a step further by opting into the live 21-Day Challenge with Dr. Rentea, running December 1–21—the perfect way to finish the year strong and head into the holidays with momentum.👉 JOIN HERE — spots are limited for the live challenge!

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Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects

Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects

Matthea Rentea MD