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Practical Advice for people who have outgrown the very basics of health risk. We have the knowledge, skills and abilities all compiled here for you. Look for health risk, or health risk, or wellness and you will be surprised at how much more there is to know and do. We know because we have been there. Know Your Ideal Choelsterol ReadingTotal Cholesterol According to the total cholesterol in your body, you may have normal levels or increased levels of cholesterol. Under 200mg/DL: This is the most desirable level of cholesterol to have. If you have cholesterol lower than 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood, then you are considered to have the optimum and normal levels of cholesterol. Between 200 and 239mg/DL: People within this range of total body cholesterol fall into the category of borderline high risk for getting heart diseases or stroke. 240mg/DL and above: If your total body cholesterol is 240mg/DL or more, then you are at very high risk for contracting heart ailments. Normal Levels Of HDL Cholesterol The normal levels of HDL cholesterol are 50-60 mg/DL for women, and 40-50mg/DL for men. HDL is the good cholesterol, and levels lower than 40mg/DL can increase your risk of heart diseases. Normal Levels Of LDL Cholesterol Here is a chart, which will show you the optimum, normal, and high levels of LDL cholesterol. Levels Of LDL Cholesterol Diagnosis Below 100mg/DL Optimum levels Between 100 and 129mg/DL Normal levels Between 130 and 159mg/DL Borderline Risk Between 160 and 189mg/DL High Risk More Than 190mg/DL Very High Risk Note that these readings are guidelines and are considered as part of your overall profile when a doctor makes an assessment of your ideal cholesterol readings. Some people may read high compared to others and yet be found to not be at risk. This is because cholesterol is also made naturally by the body and some people may simply have higher levels than others. However, by understanding the ideal cholesterol reading ranges and by making healthy lifestyle choices, you should be able to achieve your own ideal cholesterol levels, naturally. About the Author Dave Saunders is a certified nutritional educator, wellness coach, member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE) and author. He is also the host of a weekly, nation-wide telephone lecture on health and nutrition. For additional information, please visit www.glycoboy.com or www.glycowellness.com or email Dave at dave@glycoboy.com Thanks for browsing this site. Hopefully you found what you needed. If not, check out the rest of the articles on health risk because there may be just the thing you need right there too. CommentsNone Yet Add a Comment |
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