Chart, Healthy blood cholesterol levels, in milligrams per decilitre. HDL: good 50 or higher, borderline 40 to 49, high risk less than 40. LDL: good less than 130, borderline 130 to 159, high 160 or higher. Triglycerides: good less than 200, borderline 200 to 399, high 400 or higher. Cholesterol chart

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. The human body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterols are of three types:

– Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) – Bad cholesterol

– High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) – Good cholesterol

– Triglycerides

Maintaining a healthy level of these cholesterols plays an important role in the heart’s health. Everyone aged 20 or above should have his/her cholesterol measured at least once in 5 years.

WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL NUMBER?

The cholesterol number is a measurement of the number of cholesterol units in the blood. These are the acceptable measurements for adults:

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This page is written for general understanding and is not medical advice. It cannot take account of your own history, and a consultation is needed before any diagnosis or treatment. Written by Dr. Mahadevan R, MBBS, MS, MCh (CVTS), Chief Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Magnum Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.

Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. The human body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterols are of three types:

Maintaining a healthy level of these cholesterols plays an important role in the heart’s health. Everyone aged 20 or above should have his/her cholesterol measured at least once in 5 years.

WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL NUMBER?

The cholesterol number is a measurement of the number of cholesterol units in the blood. These are the acceptable measurements for adults: