Soluble fibres such as oat beta-glucan help lower which blood level?
AHaemoglobin
BBlood sodium
CLDL cholesterol
DBlood calcium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. LDL cholesterol
1. The question asks about: Soluble fibres such as oat beta-glucan help lower which blood level?
2. Correct answer: LDL cholesterol. Regular intake of soluble fibers, such as beta-glucans, from oats or barley, have been shown to lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol....
3. Why the others fail: Oat beta-glucan lowers LDL.
_Source: Wikipedia, Dietary fiber, lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol_
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