Cholesterol Level | Cholesterol Levels Explained
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that can deposit on the artery wall, narrowing or blocking blood flow.
What You Need To Know about your Cholesterol:
If your blood cholesterol level is:
* Below 180 - your blood cholesterol level is ideal
* 180-199 - your blood cholesterol level is acceptable
* 200-219 - your blood cholesterol level is borderline high
* 220 or higher - your blood cholesterol level is too high
If your total blood cholesterol level is greater than 200 (and especially if it is over 220),
you should talk with your doctor about how to bring your cholesterol to a healthly level.
If your HDL cholesterol level (the good kind) is:
* Under 35 - it is too low
* 36-50 - it is acceptable
* Over 50 - it is ideal
If your LDL cholesterol level (the bad kind) is:
* 130 or less - it is ideal
* 130 to 159 - it is borderline high
* 160 or greater - it is too high
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