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We explain what healthy cholesterol levels are for adults and children. Also, learn about lifestyle changes and medications to help lower your cholesterol.
Your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200.
What do HDL and LDL cholesterol levels mean? The American Heart Association explains healthy cholesterol levels and what your triglyceride level and total cholesterol score mean.
Here, find healthy, high, low, and borderline cholesterol levels for people of different ages. We also describe how to bring down high cholesterol.
Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels.
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important? Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Cholesterol levels are checked using lipid profile tests. Learn how to read your cholesterol level numbers, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.