Quiz: Can Supplements Help Your Cholesterol?
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 05, 2023
Question 1/10
Soy can help your cholesterol a lot.
- True
- False
Question 2/10
Which of these added to your food helps lower your LDL, or bad cholesterol?
- Phytosterols
- Aspartame
- MSG
Question 3/10
Fish oil ...
- Prevents flu
- Improves triglycerides
- Cures psoriasis
Question 4/10
Which helps your cholesterol most?
- Barley
- Fenugreek
- Red clover
Question 5/10
Red yeast rice can ...
- Lower cholesterol
- Cause troubling side effects
- Both
Question 6/10
Since niacin is a vitamin that lowers cholesterol, you can take as much as you want.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
Does green tea help your cholesterol?
- Yes, the science is clear.
- No, the evidence is murky.
Question 8/10
Flaxseed might ...
- Lower bad cholesterol, LDL.
- Raise good cholesterol, HDL.
Question 9/10
Can margarine lower cholesterol?
- Yes
- No
Question 10/10
Psyllium fiber supplements are good for the heart because they…
- Slow cholesterol production
- Have drug-like chemicals
- Have soluble fiber