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i'm 77 what should my cholesterol be, it's now 224 is that OK ?
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Normal levelsGuidelines established by the National Cholesterol Education Program:LDL (mg/dL)Less than 100 = optimal100-129 = near optimal/above optimal130-159 = borderline high160-189 = highAbove or equal to 190 = very highHDL (mg/dL)Less than 40 = low40-59 = normalAbove or equal to 60 = highTotal cholesterol (mg/dL)Less than 200 = desirable200-239= borderline highAbove or equal to 240 = highTriglycerides (mg/dL)Less than 150 = normal150-199= borderline high200-499= highAbove or equal to 500 = very highRead more: What Is a Normal Cholesterol Count? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5101539_normal-cholesterol-count.html#ixzz1IBcxASAD


What is High Cholesterol

You have this condition if there are high levels of cholesterol in the blood. There are three parts of cholesterol:

  • Low density lipoproteins (LDL)-known as bad cholesterol. It causes build up of cholesterol and other fats in the blood vessels. High LDL levels can cause artery and heart disease.
  • High density lipoproteins (HDL)-known as good cholesterol. It can remove cholesterol and other fats from the blood vessels. High levels of HDL can protect against heart disease.
  • Triglycerides-a common form of fat in the body. Often elevated in people with diabetes or certain genetic conditions.
  • Particles-proteins associated with certain types of cholesterols in the body. These may be a better signal about your risk of developing disease in the blood vessels.



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