Can I Eat Sourdough with IBS?
True sourdough has lower fructans due to fermentation. Better tolerated than regular wheat bread, but still contains some FODMAPs.
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Better than regular bread, but still has some fructans.
Tip: Must be traditional slow-fermented sourdough (24+ hours).
May be tolerated better than regular bread.
Tip: Look for artisan bakery sourdough.
Bread can help firm stools; sourdough is gentler.
Tip: GF bread is safer if sensitive to wheat.
Some tolerate well, others don't.
Tip: Try 1 slice first to test response.
Still has fermentable carbs despite lower amount.
Tip: GF bread is safer during recovery.
Stress can reduce tolerance to any wheat.
Tip: May be better tolerated than regular bread.
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