Which effect best distinguishes the dietary fibre, of wheat bran from the dietary fibre of pectin?

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Wheat bran is particularly effective at alleviating constipation due to its high insoluble fiber content, which increases stool bulk and accelerates stool passage through the colon. Pectin, on the other hand, is a soluble fiber and has different effects, such as lowering blood cholesterol and glucose levels, and being more easily fermented by intestinal bacteria.

Which Effect Best Distinguishes the Dietary Fibre, of Wheat Bran