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2. High-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   Those with higher levels of HDL-C tend to have fewer problems with cardiovascular diseases, while those with low HDL-C cholesterol levels (especially less than 40 mg/dL or about 1 mmol/L) have increased rates for heart disease. [8] [needs update] Higher native HDL levels are correlated with lowered risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy people.

3. These Are the Exact Cholesterol Numbers You Should Aim for If ...

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   LDL cholesterol is different from LDL cholesterol, which is often referred to as “good cholesterol.” “HDL cholesterol helps remove [LDL] cholesterol from the blood, which reduces heart ...

4. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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   Cholesterol is tested to determine for "normal" or "desirable" levels if a person has a total cholesterol of 5.2 mmol/L or less (200 mg/dL), an HDL value of more than 1 mmol/L (40 mg/dL, "the higher, the better"), an LDL value of less than 2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL), and a triglycerides level of less than 1.7 mmol/L (150 mg/dL).

5. Should You Try to Raise Your 'Good' Cholesterol? You Might ...

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   HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol. While still a type of fat in your bloodstream, it doesn’t clog arteries, and higher levels are linked to lower chances of heart problems.

6. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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   After an eight-week trial, adults at-risk for cardiovascular disease who ate pecans every day demonstrated a reduction—between 6% and 9% —in LDL cholesterol, as well as triglyceride levels ...

7. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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   For instance, someone's total cholesterol may be high, but this may be due to very high HDL ("good cholesterol") cholesterol levels,—which can help prevent heart disease (the test is mainly concerned with high LDL, or "bad cholesterol" levels). So, while a high total cholesterol level may help give an indication that there is a problem with ...