What are good LDL and HDL numbers?

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What are good LDL and HDL numbers?

Cholesterol Guidelines from the CDC

  • Total cholesterol. Less than 200 mg/dL is considered normal.
  • LDL cholesterol. Less than 100 mg/dL is considered normal.
  • HDL cholesterol. It is best to have more than 40 mg/dL.
  • Triglycerides. This is a type of fat in the blood.

Is it better to have a high HDL or LDL?

HDL: The higher this number, the better. It should be at least higher than 55 mg/dL for females and 45 mg/dL for males. LDL: The lower this number, the better. It should be no more than 130 mg/dL if you don’t have heart disease, blood vessel disease, or diabetes.

What is a good cholesterol level LDL?

What should my LDL level be?

LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level LDL Cholesterol Category
Less than 100mg/dL Optimal
100-129mg/dL Near optimal/above optimal
130-159 mg/dL Borderline high
160-189 mg/dL High

What is worse high HDL or LDL?

There are two types: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). As a general rule, HDL is considered “good” cholesterol, while LDL is considered “bad.” This is because HDL carries cholesterol to your liver, where it can be removed from your bloodstream before it builds up in your arteries.

What’s a good HDL number?

When it comes to HDL cholesterol, higher numbers are better….What are optimal levels of HDL cholesterol?

At risk Desirable
Men Less than 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or above
Women Less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or above

Is high cholesterol OK if HDL is high?

How High Is Too High? Very high HDL cholesterol levels not only don’t protect you more, but they might be harmful. In one study, people who had HDL cholesterol levels above 60 mg/dL were nearly 50% more likely to have a heart attack or die from heart disease than people whose HDL levels were between 41 and 60 mg/dL.

How to increase HDL without increasing LDL?

Statins. Statins decrease production of cholesterol in the liver.

  • Selective absorption cholesterol inhibitors. These medications reduce the amount of cholesterol the intestines absorb.
  • Fibrates. Fibrates help lower triglycerides,a type of fat,and increase HDL levels.
  • Niacin.
  • Biologics.
  • Bile acid sequestrants.

    • What is the difference between LDH and LDL cholesterol levels?

    Total blood cholesterol: This includes your HDL,LDL,and 20 percent of your total triglycerides.

  • Triglycerides: This number should be below 150 mg/dL. Triglycerides are a common type of fat.
  • HDL: The higher this number,the better. It should be at least higher than 55 mg/dL for females and 45 mg/dL for males.
  • LDL: The lower this number,the better.

    • What foods can increase HDL levels?

    obesity

  • sedentary lifestyle
  • type 2 diabetes
  • inflammation
  • smoking

    • What can raise HDL levels?

    salmon

  • herring
  • sardines
  • mackerel
  • anchovies

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