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Is 39 HDL cholesterol bad?

HDL cholesterol levels greater than 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are high. That’s good. HDL cholesterol levels less than 40 mg/dL are low. That’s not so good.

What does 39 HDL cholesterol mean?

Typically, doctors recommend an HDL level of 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood or higher. HDL that falls within the range of 40 to 59 mg/dL is normal, but could be higher. Having HDL under 40 mg/dL increases your risk of developing heart disease.

What HDL level is dangerous?

HDL levels lower than 40 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered worrisome, and levels higher than 60 mg/dL are considered excellent.

Does low HDL mean cancer?

Low HDL levels were associated with increased risk of several cancers. Increased risk was most pronounced for hematological and nervous system cancer, and to a minor extent for breast and respiratory cancer.

What causes HDL to drop?

Smoking, carrying too many pounds, and lack of physical activity tend to lower HDL. So does a diet high in refined carbohydrates (white bread, sugars, etc.). Medications such as beta blockers, anabolic steroids, progestins, and benzodiazepines can also depress HDL.

What does a cholesterol level of 39 Mean?

High-density lipoprotein or HDL is good Cholesterol in your ‘’blood’’. An ‘’HDL of 39′’ is just a tiny bit low of the low norm of 40. In general, people with high ‘’HDL’’ are at lower risk for heart disease. You are on the low normal range. You should be retested and make sure you fast for at least 12 hours before the ‘’test’’.

Is a HDL of 39 too low?

An HDL of 39 is just a tiny bit low of the low norm of 40. In general, people with high HDL are at lower risk for heart disease. You are on the low normal range.

What is the difference between high HDL and low HDL?

A low HDL (<30 mg/dl), on the other hand, is a risk factor for developing heart disease. A patient with low HDL can exercise, lose weight, or take medication to raise it. Higher risk: High density lipoprotein, or hdl, is the “good” cholesterol (think “h” for “healthy).”

Is a total cholesterol level of 200 normal with HDL of 30?

See additional information. A viewer has normal total cholesterol level of 200, but the HDL is low at 30. Does anything need to be done in this situation? It depends on the other risk factors that this patient has.