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Heart disease rarely occurs in people with total cholesterol levels ( TCL) below 150. the standard tests have found that people with the lowest death rates had a TCL of 122.
A TCL of 122 sounds very low, but in nature it is the rule. by every line of evidence,
having a TCL below 130 or certainly below 150 is ideal for avoiding heart disease.
( Taken from reliable medical printed sources).
MA Jan
What else can I help you with?
Is 266 a high count for cholesterol in a woman age 43?
Yes, that is very high. Your total cholesterol level is made up of many different parts, but in general your total cholesterol level should be less than 200.
How can I get a better cholesterol level?
You should try to maintain a total cholesterol level of below 5.2 and a LDL cholesterol level of below 2.6. To help you lower your cholesterol level, you should eat more whole grains and vegetables, and less red meat, especially fatty meats.
What is tryglicerides?
one of fats that make up a constituent of total cholesterol level
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 chance of heart attach with good cholesterol being75 but over all total 230?
If your overall cholesterol total is 230 but the Good level is 75 what are the chance in having a heart attack
What is correct colestral level?
A healthy cholesterol level is typically considered to be a total cholesterol level under 200 mg/dL, with LDL (bad) cholesterol under 100 mg/dL and HDL (good) cholesterol over 60 mg/dL. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine your personal target levels based on individual health factors.
What types of information can be learned on a lab report on cholesterol?
You will find the total results of all your cholesterol levels, your individual levels of good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol. You will also see your triglycerides level.
What number is considered high cholestorol?
At least over 200 hundred is consider bad.
What is considered a healthy cholesterol level in the human body?
There are two different types of cholesterol High-density-lipoprotein (HDL) is considered less harmful and should make up at least 20-30% of the total cholesterol level. Low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) is known to cause coronary heart disease and should make up less than 70-80% of the total.
An individual suffering from a high cholesterol level in her blood has 232 mg of cholesterol per 100 ml of blood if the total blood volume of the individual is 5.2 L?
12g
What is an important thing to consider when determining cholesterol control?
It is important to note that you should not determine your cholesterol levels just by your total cholesterol level. This needs to be further broken down into LDL, HDL , and triglycerides in order to give you some insight into the types of cholesterol that are in your blood.
What is the level for bad cholesterol?
240 mg and above is considered to be high, or "bad". Your target cholesterol should be about 200 mg or below. Those numbers are for total cholesterol, you should note that there are different kinds of cholesterol, so be sure to do your research if you want to be more specific.
