Cholesterol level as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
and other healthy heart numbers include:
- Total cholesterol should be under 200.
- LDL should be under 100.
- HDL for a man should be above 40.
- HDL for a woman should be above 50.
- Triglycerides should be under 150.
- Blood pressure should be 119/79 or below.
- C-reactive protein should be 1.0 or less.
Normal cholesterol levels and can be determined by looking at the listed cholesterol level
charts. You also see whether you are at your optimal goal or your relative risk level. These
charts are based upon the recommendations of the National Cholesterol Education Program
and the American Heart Association.
LDL Cholesterol
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is known as "bad cholesterol." When there is too much LDL in
the blood, it builds up on the inside of the blood vessels walls, making it more difficult for blood
to flow freely. This increases the risk of hear disease and stroke.
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LDL (BAD) CHOLESTEROL |
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Less than 100 |
Optimal Goal |
|
100 - 129 |
Close to Optimal |
|
130 - 159 |
Borderline High |
|
160 - 189 |
High |
|
190 or higher |
Very High |
HDL Cholesterol
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is also known as "good cholesterol". HDL helps clear LDL away
from blood vessels walls, decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
|
HDL (GOOD) CHOLESTEROL |
|
Less than 40 |
High Risk |
|
40 - 59 |
Close to Optimal |
|
60 or Higher |
Optimal |
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Triglycerides
Triglycerides (TG) are not the same thing as cholesterol. They are another type of fat often
found in the body. TG are tested at the same time as cholesterol. Triglycerides make the
blood more likely to clot. This can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. TG can also
lower the levels of HDL.
|
TRIGLYCERIDES |
|
Less than 150 |
Optimal Goal |
|
150 - 199 |
Borderline High |
|
200 - 499 |
High |
|
500 or Higher |
Very High |
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Total Cholesterol
Total cholesterol (TC) refers to the total amount of LDL, HDL, and VLDL added together.
|
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL |
|
Less than 200 |
Optimal Goal |
|
200 - 239 |
Borderline High |
|
240 or Higher |
High |
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