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  1. Cleveland Clinic
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    Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers - Cleveland Clinic

    • Your cholesterol levels are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat) that helps your body perform many important functions. But too much choleste… See more

    What Cholesterol Levels Are Tested?

    The main cholesterol levels your provider checks are: 1. Total cholesterol. This is the total amount of cholesterol that’s circulating in your blood. 2. LDL or low-density lipoprotein. … See more

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    What Is The Unit of Measurement For Cholesterol?

    Healthcare providers measure cholesterol levels as milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood. The abbreviation is mg/dL. Providers use these same units to measure y… See more

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    What’s Considered High Cholesterol?

    High cholesterol generally means your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or higher. But providers use additional categories like “borderline high” and “near optimal” to break dow… See more

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    Can Cholesterol Levels Be Too Low Or Too High?

    There are upper limits for your total cholesterol. Lower is better — as low as you can go. Researchers have found that a lower LDL is better. They haven’t set a lower limit f… See more

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    What are the different categories of cholesterol levels?
    There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol in your blood increases your risk for coronary artery disease and other heart diseases.
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    What Cholesterol Levels Are Tested?
    What Is The Unit of Measurement For Cholesterol?
    What’s Considered High Cholesterol?
    Can Cholesterol Levels Be Too Low Or Too High?
    What are the different categories of cholesterol levels?
     
  1. Cholesterol levels12345:
    • HDL ("good" cholesterol): Ideally above 60.
    • LDL ("bad" cholesterol): Should be below 100.
    • Total cholesterol: Should be below 200.
    • High cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
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    Your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200.

    Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Nu…

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    Cholesterol circulates in the blood. As the amount of cholesterol in your blood increases, so does the risk to your health. High cholesterol contributes to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. That’s why it’s important to have your cholesterol tested, so you can know your levels.

    What is Cholesterol? - American Heart As…

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    Your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood, or mg/dL. Total cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol are among numerous factors your health care professional can use to predict your lifetime or 10-year risk for a heart attack or stroke.

    What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean - Pro…

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    The results of a cholesterol test show people the amounts of different types of cholesterol in their blood. This can indicate a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, among other things. Cholesterol is a type of fat the body uses to build cells and create hormones.

    How to interpret cholesterol results: Wha…

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    Total cholesterol represents the combined amount of "bad" cholesterol (low-density, or LDL), "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL) in your blood, and 20% of the triglyceride level. The measurement is then compared to your individual HDL result to gauge your risk for heart disease and stroke.

    What Is Total Cholesterol and What Doe…

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    What is the normal range of cholesterol levels?
    Your cholesterol numbers show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200. Talk with your provider about what your results mean for you and how to manage your cholesterol.

    Understanding Cholesterol Levels and Numbers - Cleveland Clinic

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    What are the health risks associated with high cholesterol levels?
    Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries.

    What is considered high cholesterol? - PALS

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    What are the different categories of cholesterol levels?
    There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol in your blood increases your risk for coronary artery disease and other heart diseases.

    Cholesterol Levels: MedlinePlus Medical Test

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    What is considered high cholesterol?
    High cholesterol levels are considered to be any number over 240 mg/dL. With HDL, it is higher levels that are desirable. A result below 40 mg/dL is poor. A result between 40 and 59 mg/dL is better, while a reading of 60 mg/dL or higher is the best result. LDL cholesterol recommendations vary based on the health of an individual.

    What Is Considered High Cholesterol - HealthyCholesterolClub.com

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  3. American Heart Association
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    What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean | American Heart …

    Feb 16, 2024 · Learn how to interpret your cholesterol test results and what factors can affect your heart health. Find out the optimal levels of HDL, LDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol, and how to lower your risk for heart …

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    How to Interpret Cholesterol Numbers - WebMD

    May 13, 2024 · Cholesterol levels are checked using lipid profile tests. Learn how to read your cholesterol level numbers, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.

  5. Mayo Clinic
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    High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 11, 2023 · Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop …

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    Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic

  7. Medical News Today
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    Cholesterol levels by age: Health ranges, what is high, …

    Nov 30, 2023 · Summary. Cholesterol levels vary by age, weight, and sex. They typically increase over time, and people over 20 should check their cholesterol levels every 5 years. The Centers for Disease...

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  8. American Heart Association
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    What is Cholesterol? - American Heart Association

    Feb 16, 2024 · Learn about cholesterol levels, what is good and bad cholesterol, the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol, and more.

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    Cholesterol Levels: By age, LDL, HDL, and More

    Dec 16, 2023 · We explain what healthy cholesterol levels are for adults and children. Also, learn about lifestyle changes and medications to help lower your cholesterol.

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    MY CHOLESTEROL GUIDE - American Heart Association

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    How to interpret cholesterol results: What the numbers …

    May 15, 2024 · What results indicate. Unit. Normal ranges. Reading results. High LDL next steps. Regular testing. Summary. The results of a cholesterol test show people the amounts of different types of...