Good Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol-Overview

Improving "Good" Cholesterol: Good Levels for HDL

While an ideal cholesterol level for HDL is above 40 mg/dL, the higher the numbers, the better your health. HDL levels above 60 mg/dL are thought to protect against heart disease.

Good Triglyceride Levels

Triglycerides are a form of fat carried through the bloodstream. Most of your body's fat is in the form of triglycerides stored in fat tissue. Only a small portion is found in the bloodstream.

Ideal levels for triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dL.

Numbers to Remember

The following table outlines good cholesterol levels for each type.

Cholesterol Type	Healthy Level
Total cholesterol	Less than 200 mg/dL
LDL	Less than 100 mg/dL, but will depend on the number of risk factors
HDL	Greater than 40 mg/dL, but the higher the better
Triglycerides	Less than 150 mg/dL

(Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams [mg] of cholesterol per deciliter [dL] of blood.)

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