Cholesterol levels below 200 mg/dl are considered "desirable blood cholesterol," 200 to 239 mg/dl are considered "borderline-high blood cholesterol," and 240 mg/dl and above are considered "high blood cholesterol."
- There are two forms of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty molecule (HDL).
- The "bad" cholesterol LDL, or too much of it, can accumulate in blood arteries and form plaques, which are fatty deposits.
- Heart attacks and strokes are only two more issues that these plaques can cause.
- Low levels of both total and LDL cholesterol are ideal. However, having higher levels of HDL, or "good," cholesterol, may lower your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
- Doctors can check your total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL levels.
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