<p>In Part 2 of this eye-opening series, Dr. Fergal Armstrong dives deeper into the gut-healing powers of authentic sourdough bread—and why it&#39;s a game-changer for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, or so-called gluten sensitivity. </p><p>If you’ve ever been told to avoid bread, this episode will make you rethink everything.</p><p>Dr. Armstrong breaks down the latest research, including a landmark study from Monash University and Finnish clinical trials, showing how genuine sourdough fermentation—using wild lactobacillus strains like Lactobacillus plantarum—can reduce FODMAPs by up to 90%. </p><p>These hard-to-digest carbohydrates are the real culprits behind the gas, bloating, and abdominal pain that plague IBS sufferers—not gluten, as many believe.</p><p>Learn how fermentation time, bacterial enzymes, and acidity work together to transform problematic bread into a digestible staple. </p><p>Discover why supermarket “sourdough” is often just overpriced regular bread with no real benefit—and how to spot the real deal.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re battling gut issues or just want to eat smarter, this episode delivers the clinical truth behind one of the most misunderstood foods. </p><p>Tune in and find out how real sourdough might just be the bread you’ve been waiting for.</p>