Strongest in Recency (100). Held back by Sample size (5).
Solid mix of RCTs with some methodological gaps.
Few independent replications; results not yet robust.
Small combined sample; treat as preliminary.
Studies agree on direction of effect.
Most studies are recent (last 2-3 years).
No quantified outcomes yet. Once we have studies with measurable endpoints, you will see per-outcome magnitude here.
Sourdough bread intake increased Bifidobacterium longum relative to baker's yeast bread (p = 0.010).
Sourdough bread intake increased Bifidobacterium longum subspecies longum relative to baker's yeast bread (p = 0.021).
The overall GSRS-IBS score did not differ statistically significantly between sourdough and baker's yeast bread (borderline reduction favouring sourdough, p = 0.051).
Sourdough bread intake increased Alistipes shahii relative to baker's yeast bread (p = 0.015).
Sourdough bread intake increased Alistipes putredinis relative to baker's yeast bread (p = 0.029).
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