Cholesterol Level Charts

Normal cholesterol levels and can be determined by looking at the following cholesterol level charts. You also see whether you are at your optimal goal or your relative risk level. These charts are based upon the recommendations of the National Cholesterol Education Program and the American Heart Association.

LDL Cholesterol

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is known as "bad cholesterol." When there is too much LDL in the blood, it builds up on the inside of the blood vessels walls, making it more difficult for blood to flow freely. This increases the risk of hear disease and stroke.

LDL (BAD) CHOLESTEROL
Less than 100	Optimal Goal
100 - 129	Close to Optimal
130 - 159	Borderline High
160 - 189	High
190 or higher	Very High

HDL Cholesterol

HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is also known as "good cholesterol". HDL helps clear LDL away from blood vessels walls, decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

HDL (GOOD) CHOLESTEROL
Less than 40	High Risk
40 - 59	Close to Optimal
60 or Higher	Optimal

Triglycerides

Triglycerides (TG) are not the same thing as cholesterol. They are another type of fat often found in the body. TG are tested at the same time as cholesterol. Triglycerides make the blood more likely to clot. This can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. TG can also lower the levels of HDL.

TRIGLYCERIDES
Less than 150	Optimal Goal
150 - 199	Borderline High
200 - 499	High
500 or Higher	Very High

Total Cholesterol

Total cholesterol (TC) refers to the total amount of LDL, HDL, and VLDL added together.

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Less than 200	Optimal Goal
200 - 239	Borderline High
240 or Higher	High

Research

Cholesterol guidelines will triple numbers taking drugs. British Medical Journal, 2001

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