Blood cholesterol levels are measured in mmol/L.
Shown below are the recommended levels for cholesterol and lipoproteins for people:
- With no risk factors
- With risk factors
- With heart disease
| No Risk Factors (mmol/L) |
With Risk Factors (mmol/L) |
With Heart Disease (mmol/L) |
||
| Total Cholesterol | below | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Triglycerides | below | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| LDL | below | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| HDL | above | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
These are recommended values only. Your cholesterol values may be different depending on your own individual history and conditions.
Any decisions related to lifestyle and therapy should be discussed with your doctor.
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