If your levels of HDL, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol are within normal limits, and your total cholesterol level is less than 200mg/dL, then you are classified as having a low risk for developing coronary heart disease and other cholesterol related conditions. A total cholesterol level of between 200-239 is considered to be borderline-high risk for such conditions, and if your LDL count is high, while your HDL levels are low, then you may be considered to be in a high risk group. A total cholesterol level of 240mg/dL or more means that you have more than double the risk of developing coronary heart disease than someone with a desirable level or cholesterol.
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For HDL men should aim to have more than 40mg/dL of HDL cholesterol, and women should aim for more than 50mg/dL of HDL cholesterol. A HDL Cholesterol level of more than 60 mg/dL can offer a safeguard against certain cardiac complications. The average level is slightly lower than that for both men and women, and levels are reduced by smoking, and by obesity. To increase and maintain a high HDL level, you should try to stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, and get a lot of exercise.
Having "low cores" can sometimes be good. That's the case with LDL cholesterol levels. Having a lower LDL level means that you have a lower risk for developing heart problems. And that is GOOD news! Usually, LDL levels less than 100mg/dL implies an optimal level of LDL while LDL levels of 190mg/dL or higher may pose a serious threat to your health.
Generally, people with a high triglyceride level have a low HDL level, and are more at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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