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What happens when HDL cholesterol direct is low?
People with normal HDL cholesterol can have heart disease. And people with low HDL levels can have healthy hearts. Overall, though, people who have low HDL cholesterol will have greater risk of developing heart disease than people with high HDL levels.
What is a good cholesterol level for a 65 year old woman?
In general, healthy cholesterol levels for seniors are total cholesterol of below 200 mg/dl, including an LDL cholesterol level less than 100 mg/dl, and an HDL cholesterol level greater than 40 mg/dl for men or 50 mg/dl for women.
What does it mean when triglyceride is low but LDL is high?
When you have low triglyceride levels but high LDL levels, it could indicate that you have a diet filled with healthy fats. Healthy fats will not only cause an increase in good cholesterol (HDL) but can also change the type of the LDL particles in the blood.
Is it good to have a high or low HDL number?
It’s good to have a high HDL number. LDL is known as the “bad” cholesterol because having too much LDL may cause a buildup of plaque in your blood vessels. Triglycerides are also a type of fat found in your blood. High triglycerides, low HDL, and/or high LDL numbers can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
What is the normal range for LDL cholesterol and HDL?
Total Cholesterol: 250LDL: 162 (normal <130)HDL: 79 (normal >45)Triglycerides: 42 (Normal <150)As you can see, my HDL and triglyceride numbers appear to be very good, but I’m perplexed about the high LDL.
What are normal triglyceride levels?
Doctors consider any value below 150 mg/dL normal and under 90 mg/dL optimal. Low triglycerides can slightly overestimate LDL cholesterol. High HDL cholesterol and low triglycerides are usually beneficial and lower the risk of heart attacks. Genes, ethnicity, and metabolic health can also impact your triglyceride levels.