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What is a good balance of HDL and LDL?

In general: The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. Most healthcare providers want the ratio to be below 5:1. A ratio below 3.5:1 is considered very good.

What do his HDL and LDL levels indicate to you?

The test gives information about your: Total cholesterol – a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. It includes both low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. LDL (bad) cholesterol – the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries.

Do you want HDL or LDL to be high?

It is considered the “good” cholesterol, and higher levels are better. A good goal to aim for is higher than 55 mg/dL for women and 45 mg/dL for men. The higher your HDL cholesterol numbers, the lower your risk is for heart disease, vascular disease, and stroke.

What are the normal ranges for HDL and LDL?

Here is the adult range for HDL cholesterol: Normal: 35 to 65 mg/dL for men, 35 to 80 mg/dL for women If your number is less than 25 mg/dL, your risk for coronary heart disease is doubled. If your number is between 60 and 74 mg/dL, your risk for coronary heart disease is below average.

What’s the difference between HDL and LDL?

LDL (bad) cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol,because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries ( atherosclerosis ).

HDL (good) cholesterol. HDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol because a healthy level may protect against heart attack and stroke.

Triglycerides.

What increases HDL and lowers LDL?

Whole grains , including bran, cereals, and brown or wild rice , may lower your LDL and total cholesterol. This in turn gives your HDL levels a percentage boost. That’s because these foods contain fiber – specifically soluble fiber, which is shown to help lower LDL.

Which is most important HDL or LDL?

HDL wins its laurels as the “good” cholesterol because it sponges up cholesterol from blood vessel walls and ferries it to the liver for disposal. In contrast, LDL deposits the harmful fat in vessel walls. An HDL level of 60 or above is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, and below 40 is associated with a higher risk.

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