Cholesterol levels your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood Your hdl (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60) Your ldl (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100 Your total should be below 200 Talk with your provider about what your results mean for you and how to manage your cholesterol. Higher numbers mean a higher risk of heart disease
To calculate your cholesterol ratio, divide your total cholesterol number by your hdl cholesterol number Higher ratios mean a higher risk of heart disease. Webmd explains what cholesterol ratio means and gives guidelines for reaching the ideal ratio Learn how hdl, ldl, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and heart disease are linked. What do hdl and ldl cholesterol levels mean Learn about healthy cholesterol levels and what your triglyceride level and total cholesterol score mean.
Discover what it means for your heart disease risk and how to improve it. The body needs cholesterol, but too much bad cholesterol can be harmful and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke In this article, learn about the difference between hdl and ldl.
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