What is a good ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol?
What is a good ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol?
In general: The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. Most healthcare providers want the ratio to be below 5:1. A ratio below 3.5:1 is considered very good.
Does High HDL cancel high LDL?
Myth 2: Having enough good cholesterol can offset bad cholesterol. It used to be thought that a large amount of good cholesterol would offset the impact of high bad cholesterol levels, but recent studies have shown this is not the case, according to Dr. Gillinov.
What is considered high LDL cholesterol?
What should my LDL level be?
| LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level | LDL Cholesterol Category |
|---|---|
| 100-129mg/dL | Near optimal/above optimal |
| 130-159 mg/dL | Borderline high |
| 160-189 mg/dL | High |
| 190 mg/dL and above | Very High |
Is having a high LDL cholesterol good or bad?
From this you can calculate that in your situation a high LDL is mostly Type A (good), confirmed by a high HDL and low triglyrerides and that therefore there a very low risk of heart disease. Having high cholesterol may still be healthy if good cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and other markers of cardiovascular health are good.
What is the relationship between LDL and triglyceride levels?
Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between a low triglyceride/high HDL level and LDL pattern A (good kind). On the other hand, a high triglyceride/low HDL level is strongly associated with LDL pattern B (heart disease risk).
Does high HDL cancel out high LDL?
A: No, HDL does not necessarily “cancel out” LDL. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, which is the bad cholesterol. Therefore, if you have a high HDL and your LDL is also high, then you have not necessarily cancelled out your risk of heart disease just because your HDL is high. Moreover, why do I have high HDL and high LDL?
Are high triglycerides an independent risk factor for heart disease?
Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between a low triglyceride/high HDL level and LDL pattern A (good kind). On the other hand, a high triglyceride/low HDL level is strongly associated with LDL pattern B (heart disease risk). In other words, high triglycerides are an independent risk factor for heart disease.
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