	HDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
	Less than 40 mg/dL for men = Low HDL (higher risk) Less than 50 mg/dL for women = Low HDL (higher risk) 40 to 59 mg/dL = The higher, the better 60 mg/dL and above = High HDL (lower risk)

	LDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
	Less than 70 mg/dL = Optimal goal if you're at a very high risk of a heart attack or death from heart attack Less than 100 mg/dL = Optimal for people with heart disease or diabetes 100 to 129 mg/dL = Near or above optimal 130 to 159 mg/dL = Borderline high 160 to 189 mg/dL = High 190 mg/dL and above = Very high

	TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS
	Less than 150 mg/dL = Normal 150 to 199 mg/dL = Borderline high 200 to 499 mg/dL = High 500 mg/dL and above = Very high

	TOTAL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
	Less than 200 mg/dL = Desirable (lower risk) 200 to 239 mg/dL = Borderline high (higher risk) 240 mg/dL and above = High cholesterol (more than twice the risk as desirable level)

Cholesterol Topics

Cholesterol Score Cholesterol and CAD Cholesterol Drugs