.......................................................................................................................... What do your cholesterol numbers mean ? Total Cholesterol Level <5.18 mmol/l -Desirable level that puts you at lower risk coronary heart disease 5.18 to 6.20 mmol/l -Borderline high 6.21 mmol/l and above-High blood cholesterol. A person with this level has more than twice the risk of coronary heart disease as someone whose cholesterol is below 5.18 mmol/l
HDL Cholesterol Level <1.04 mmol/l -Low HDL cholesterol. A major risk factor for heart disease. 1.04 to 1.56 mmol/l -Desired level/normal values 1.56 mmol/l and above-High HDL cholesterol. An HDL of 1.56 mmol/l and above is considered protective against heart disease.
LDL Cholesterol Level Less than 2.59 mmol/l -Optimal 2.59 to 3.35mmol/l -Near or above optimal 3.36 to 4.12 mmol/l -Borderline high 4.13 to 4.90 mmol/l -High 4.91 mmol/l and above -Very high
Triglyceride Level <1.70 mmol/l -Normal 1.70 to 2.25 mmol/l -Borderline high 2.26 to 5.64 mmol/l -High 5.65 mmol/l and above -Very high
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