Articles and in-depth articles on the subject - CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES -
General information on cholesterol Diet and Cholesterol LDL HDL: how many names does cholesterol have? Cholesterol in foods Good cholesterol and bad cholesterol Fish and cholesterol Cholesterol values, when to worry? Eggs and cholesterol Total cholesterol Cholesterol and nutrition Low cholesterol Hypercholesterolemia| Cholesterol and triglyceride values (expressed in mg on dL of plasma) which should be observed for prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the healthy population (*) | |||
| Parameter | Desirable values | Values at moderate risk | High risk values |
| Total cholesterol | <200 | 200-239 | > 240 |
| LDL cholesterol | <130 | 130-159 | > 160 |
| HDL cholesterol (**) | Men> 39 Women> 45 | Men 35-39 Women 40-45 | Men <35 Women <40 |
| Triglycerides | <200 | 200-400 | > 400 |
| Values Total cholesterol | ||
|---|---|---|
| mg / dL | mmol / L | Interpretation |
| <200 | <5.2 | Desirable values |
| 200 - 239 | 5.2 - 6.2 | Total cholesterol near the limit values that outline the excess |
| > 240 | > 6.2 | Excessive values |
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| LDL cholesterol values | ||
|---|---|---|
| mg / dL | mmol / L | Interpretation |
| <70 | <1.8 | Optimal values for people with high cardiovascular risk |
| <100 | <2.6 | Optimal values for people with average cardiovascular risk |
| 100 - 129 | 2.6 - 3.3 | Optimal LDL cholesterol for healthy people |
| 130 - 159 | 3.3 - 4.1 | LDL cholesterol near the limit values that outline the excess |
| 160 - 189 | 4.1 - 4.9 | High LDL cholesterol |
| > 190 | > 4.9 | Very high LDL cholesterol |
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| HDL Cholesterol Values | ||
|---|---|---|
| mg / dL | mmol / L | Interpretation |
<40 if man <50 if woman | <1:03 | Low HDL cholesterol, increased cardiovascular risk |
| 40-59 | 1:03 to 1:55 | Normal HDL cholesterol |
| > 60 | > 1:55 | High HDL cholesterol, optimal condition that protects against cardiovascular risk |
Triglyceride functions Diet and triglycerides High triglycerides
| Triglyceride values | ||
|---|---|---|
| mg / dL | mmol / L | Interpretation |
<150 | <1.7 | Desirable values |
| 150-199 | 1.7-2.2 | Triglycerides close to the limit values that delineate the excess |
| 200-499 | 2.3-5.6 | High triglycerides |
| > 500 | > 5.6 | Very high triglycerides |
