Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels
Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for Total cholesterol the National Cholesterol Education Program classifies:
• Levels below 200 milligrams/dl (milligrams per deciliter) as “desirable.”
• Level -between 200 and 239 is “borderline high.”
• Over 240 is “high.”
Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for Triglyceride levels:
• Less than 150 mg/dL - Normal
• 150-199 mg/dL - Borderline high
• 200-499 mg/dL - High
• 500 mg/dL and above Very high
Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for LDL cholesterol levels
• 100 mg/dL is the optimal level
• Less than 130 mg/dL is best (near optimal for most people).
• Between 130 to 159 mg/dL is borderline high.
• 160 mg/dL or more means you're at higher risk for heart disease.
Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for HDL cholesterol levels
• Less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease.
• 60 mg/dl or above is considered protective against heart disease.
So, if your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or above, or your HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease or your have high cholesterol level, consult to your healthcare provider to monitor your cholesterol more closely.
Author: Dr.Suririnah
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