Which compound, when consumed twice daily, can have therapeutic effects on cholesterol?
A) nuts
B) folate
C) vitamin B6
D) plant stanols
E) vitamin B12

Question

Which compound, when consumed twice daily, can have therapeutic effects on cholesterol?​
A) ​nuts
B) ​folate
C) ​vitamin B6
D) ​plant stanols
E) ​vitamin B12

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plant stanols have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels when consumed twice daily. They work by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. Nuts, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 have other health benefits but do not have the same therapeutic effect on cholesterol.

Which Compound, When Consumed Twice Daily, Can Have Therapeutic Effects