Is Sourdough Bread Good for Your Health?
Last week I brought home fresh sourdough bread from a bake sale. It was delicious. Then my sister sent me an article, What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Sourdough Bread Regularly? Does sourdough bread help with blood pressure and are there other health benefits of eating sourdough bread? Does eating sourdough bread help with blood pressure? Sourdough bread may modestly support healthy blood pressure, but it’s not a cure-all. Its fermentation process produces compounds that can help relax blood vessels—but the effects are subtle. 🧠Why Sourdough Might Help Blood Pressure Fermentation creates peptides that may block angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) —the same enzyme targeted by many blood pressure medications. It also contains GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) , which has a calming effect on the nervous system and may help lower blood pressure. Lower glycemic index : Sourdough causes a slower rise in bloo...