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What is a good HDL to LDL ratio?
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.
Thyroid hormones help your liver process blood. When your thyroid hormone levels are low, your liver processes blood more slowly, which can lead to higher levels of cholesterol in your bloodstream. That can cause a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.
LDL is the main source of artery-clogging plaque. HDL actually works to clear cholesterol from the blood. Triglycerides are another fat in our bloodstream. Research is now showing that high levels of triglycerides may also be linked to heart disease.
What is the difference between high LDL and high triglycerides?
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 are the normal lab values for cholesterol and triglycerides?
Generally speaking, normal lab values are: 1 Total Cholesterol: <200 2 HDL: Males > 40 and Females >50 3 LDL: <130 4 Triglycerides: <150
What happens when triglycerides are over 200?
When the level of triglycerides in the body is more than 200 mg/dL, even where there are low HDL and LDL levels, it overly increases the total cholesterol level of the body. This could be due to problems in the liver where triglycerides are assembled. The liver enzymes are usually a major test for the levels of triglycerides in the body.
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.