Sage-Tips

Is LDL 53 good?

Your LDL levels should be around 100 mg/dL. This range helps put you at a low risk of heart disease. Less than 120 mg/dL total cholesterol or an LDL level less than 50 mg/dL is very low.

Is 53 HDL cholesterol bad?

HDL cholesterol levels HDL goal for men is 40 or higher and reaching this is considered to be good. HDL goal for women is 50 or higher and reaching this is considered to be good. HDL of 60 or more is considered to be optimum and protection against heart disease.

Is a triglyceride level of 57 good?

Normal triglyceride levels are < 150 mg/dL. Triglyceride levels between 150 and 199 mg/dL are borderline high. High triglyceride levels occur at 200–499 mg/dL. Anything over 500 mg/dL is considered very high.

What if my LDL is 107?

LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL. Levels of 100 to 129 mg/dL are acceptable for people with no health issues but may be of more concern for those with heart disease or heart disease risk factors. A reading of 130 to 159 mg/dL is borderline high and 160 to 189 mg/dL is high.

What number is too low for triglycerides?

There isn’t an official cutoff for low triglycerides. Most labs will consider any value below 150 mg/dL normal and values below 90 mg/dL as optimal. If you are healthy and your values are lower than normal, you probably have nothing to worry about – on the contrary.

What is a good triglyceride number?

A simple blood test can reveal whether your triglycerides fall into a healthy range: Normal — Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or less than 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) Borderline high — 150 to 199 mg/dL (1.8 to 2.2 mmol/L) High — 200 to 499 mg/dL (2.3 to 5.6 mmol/L)

What is a good triglyceride level for a woman over 50?

HDL (good) cholesterol – 50 mg/dL or higher. LDL (bad) cholesterol – less than 100 mg/dL. Triglycerides – less than 150 mg/dL.