Cholesterol levels below<u> 200 mg/dl</u> 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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