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What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?

What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?

In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?

In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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What if you have slightly high cholesterol?

If you have slightly high cholesterol then it means that plaque is building up slowly in the arteries.

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Does eating boiled eggs cause cholesterol problems?

Eating too many boiled eggs may cause cholesterol problems.

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What are HDL, LDL and other lipoproteins?

HDL and LDL are two types of lipoproteins. They are a combination of fat (lipid) and protein. The lipids need to be attached to the proteins so they can move through the blood

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What is borderline high cholesterol?

If your total cholesterol level is 200 to 239, you have a borderline level. The word 'borderline' is used because levels of 200 to 239 are close to being high. A total cholesterol of 240 or above is a high level.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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