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For normal the numbers should be around 120/80. Of course this varies from person to person but that is about normal. You don't want the numbers too low or too high. WebMd has some great information on cholesterol. http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/understanding-numbers
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What is total blood cholesterol?
Total blood cholesterol is determined by adding your HDL (good cholesterol) and your LDL (bad cholesterol) together and then dividing your triglyceride number by 5 and adding that number to your HDL and LDL number which will give you the total cholesterol.
What does LDLC Cholesterol mean?
An LDL Cholesterol number is the number they give you telling you how badly your arteries are blocked. The higher the number of your LDL, the worse your blockage is. Lowering your number will help prevent a possible future heart attack.
When it comes to cholesterol it is better to have When it comes to cholesterol it is better to have?
When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have a total cholesterol level under 200 mg/dL. If you are above that number, a healthier diet and/or medication may be required.
What is the most important number of cholesterol checks?
hld
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 are some bad cholesterol foods?
WebMD is a great resouce for questions such as this one, there is a huge number of foods that are high in cholesterol and should be avoided. See http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/cholesterol/high-cholesterol-food.html for additiona information.
What are the symptoms of HDL cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol is not a symptom, it is a type of cholesterol that occurs in your body and makes up part of your overall cholesterol score. HDL is the "good cholesterol" which removes build-up from artery walls and flushes the fat to the liver to be processed. When you get your cholesterol tested, a high HDL number is a positive result.
Can you eat cholesterol and still lower your cholesterol?
No, actually, it will not. Your body needs cholesterol to do a great number of things, and if you are not getting it from the foods you eat, your body will make its own. There is absolutely nothing wrong with cholesterol. It has gotten a bad name for a number of reasons, none of them legitimate.
Why should you go on a low cholesterol diet plan?
You should go on a low cholesterol diet plan because it is healthy for you. It will help keep your cholesterol number low and it is good for your heart.
What is number one component of plasma membrane?
lipids and cholesterol
How many fatty acids in cholesterol esters?
Cholesterol esters typically contain one fatty acid molecule esterified to a cholesterol molecule. Therefore, each cholesterol ester consists of a single fatty acid chain linked to cholesterol. The specific type of fatty acid can vary, leading to different types of cholesterol esters, but the number of fatty acids remains one per cholesterol ester.
Can you take statin the night before a blood test for cholesterol - Will that affect the total cholesterol number?
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