Summer is supposed to be about spontaneous dinners, backyard cookouts and ice cream runs with friends. For many people with IBS and food sensitivities, however, those moments can come with a difficult question:
"Will this meal make me miserable later?"
Foods commonly found at summer gatherings—think garlic burgers, pasta salads, baked beans and dairy-heavy desserts—contain compounds called FODMAPs that can trigger bloating, gas and digestive discomfort for some individuals.
That's one reason a digestive enzyme product called FODZYME is gaining attention this summer. Rather than encouraging people to eliminate favorite foods entirely, it's designed to help break down common FODMAP triggers before digestion begins.
Try FODZYME today
What is FODZYME—and why is it trending right now?
FODZYME is a digestive enzyme powder designed to help break
down certain FODMAP carbohydrates found in foods such as:
- Garlic
- Onions
- Wheat
- Beans
- Dairy products
Unlike traditional digestive enzyme capsules, the powder is sprinkled directly onto food before eating. The idea is to begin breaking down trigger compounds before they reach the digestive system.
For people with IBS or FODMAP sensitivities (an estimated 35 million Americans), these foods can trigger uncomfortable symptoms like:
- Bloating
- Gas
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
What sets FODZYME apart is how it works. Instead of being swallowed in capsule form, it’s sprinkled directly onto food before eating, so it begins breaking down trigger compounds immediately.
Start enjoying summer food again
How it works (and what makes it different)
FODZYME uses a proprietary blend of enzymes to target the most common FODMAP triggers:
- Fructan hydrolase: Breaks down fructans found in garlic, onions and wheat
- Alpha-galactosidase: Targets GOS in beans and legumes
- Lactase: Helps digest lactose in dairy
In simulated gastric conditions, the formula degraded up to 90% of fructans within 30 minutes, highlighting its ability to act quickly when applied to food before eating.
FODZYME Home Kit (60 servings)
FODZYME’s Home Kit is designed for daily use, letting you sprinkle enzyme powder directly onto meals to help break down common FODMAP triggers before you eat.
With 60 servings per container, it’s a simple addition to your routine that supports more flexible, worry-free dining.
Buy now
The key differentiator:
Most digestive enzymes are capsules taken after or during meals. FODZYME works before digestion even begins, because it’s applied directly to your food.
What you can actually eat with FODZYME
Instead of avoiding your favorite summer staples, FODZYME is designed to help you enjoy them more confidently:
- Garlic bread at a backyard BBQ
- Pasta dishes while traveling
- Ice cream on a hot day
- Hummus and beans at picnics
- Restaurant meals with hidden ingredients
It’s less about restriction—and more about regaining flexibility.
Why summer is when this matters most
During the summer months, eating habits change—and often become less predictable. Think about it for:
- Cookouts loaded with onion- and garlic-heavy dishes
- Ice cream and dairy-based treats
- Travel dining and restaurant meals
- Shared plates you didn’t prepare yourself
In other words, more FODMAP exposure and less control over ingredients.
FODZYME is designed for exactly these moments, helping you approach meals with more flexibility and less second-guessing.
Start enjoying summer food again
USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the best deals and drops so be sure to sign up for text alerts, check us out on Flipboard, follow us on TikTok, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to stay updated!
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The trick people use before eating garlic bread and ice cream
Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.
