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Where can I find information about cholesterol hdl ratio?
Your cholesterol HDL ratio is calculated by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol into your total cholesterol. Your doctor can assist you in advising what your optimum HDL ratio should be.
Where can I find information on the cholesterol hdl ratio?
To calculate your ratio divide total cholesterol by HDL. 240 divided by 68 = 3.5 So your total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio (Cholesterol:HDL) is 3.5 to 1 (3.5:1). Here's a link to more information on cholesterol labs and ratios: http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-do-you-understand-your-lab-results.
Where can I find an explanation of the cholesterol hdl ratio?
The WebMD website will give you the explanation of the cholesterol HDL ratio and will also tell you the benefits of a good HDL ratio. HDL stands for High Density Lipo-Protein. It is the good cholesterol in the bloodstream.
How is the HDL ratio used to calculate your cholesterol?
You can calculate your cholesterol ratio by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol into your total cholesterol. For example, if your total cholesterol is 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and your HDL cholesterol is 50 mg/dL, your cholesterol ratio is 4-to-1.
Can you tell me what cholesterol hdl ratio is?
This particular ratio is obtained by dividing the total cholesterol number by the value of the HDL cholesterol. If the number is higher, this indicates a better chance of a heart attack. Lower numbers have a lower risk for this type of thing.
What is a cholesterol hdl ratio?
A cholesterol HDL ratio is the high density lipoprotein and a high ration indicates a person is more at risk of heart disease. It can also lead to diabetes and the problems associated with it.
What is the Normal cholesterol ratio?
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the average cholesterol ratio is around 5.7mmol/l. Medical research suggests that an ideal cholestoral is at or below 5mmol/l, making the average British citizen's cholesterol .7mmol/l higher than the recommended amount. You should only really begin to worry, unless advised otherwise by a medical practioner, if your cholesterol is 6.4mmol/l or higher (which places you in the high end of the Moderate region). Anything above 7.8mmol/l is a dangerously high level.
What is the definition of HDL LDL ratio?
HDL is usually called "good cholesterol, whilst LDL is called "bad cholesterol. Usually you want to keep your ratio of the two above 0.3 and ideally 0.4
What test would you use to determine unknown food of lipids?
testing it and examining it with a microscope or filtering it with a filter
What does a lipid panel test your blood for?
The lipid panel measures:Total cholesterol levelTriglyceride LevelHDL cholesterol "good"LDL cholesterol "bad"Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol level.The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.The ratio of LDL to HDL.Lipid disorders, such as high cholesterol, may lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, or stroke.
Where can I find more information on what is good cholesterol?
Good cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol in your blood that is healthy for you, as opposed to unhealthy cholesterol which can harm your body if you have too much in your system. Find more information about good and bad cholesterol at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030
What is the normal cholesterol level for my age?
There are different ways to measure cholesterol. A value of below 4mmol/L is recommended. Other countries measure it in a different format but it all works out the same.
