HIGH CHOLESTEROL: WHAT DO THE NUMERS REALLY MEAN?

🩺 HIGH CHOLESTEROL: What Do the Numbers Really Mean?

Cholesterol isn’t just one number—it's a group of markers that tell us about your risk for heart disease. Here's what to look for:

🔹 Total Cholesterol

✅ Desirable: < 200 mg/dL

⚠️ Borderline High: 200–239 mg/dL

❗High: ≥ 240 mg/dL

🔹 LDL ("Bad" Cholesterol)

✅ Optimal: < 100 mg/dL

⚠️ Near Optimal: 100–129 mg/dL

❗High: 160+ mg/dL = increased risk for plaque buildup

🔹 HDL ("Good" Cholesterol)

✅ Protective: ≥ 60 mg/dL

❗Low: < 40 mg/dL (men), < 50 mg/dL (women) = higher heart risk

🔹 Triglycerides

✅ Normal: < 150 mg/dL

❗High: ≥ 200 mg/dL = linked to atherosclerosis and insulin resistance

💡 Even if your numbers are just borderline, that’s your body asking for a change. Small, consistent habits in nutrition, exercise, and stress management can make a big impact over time.

💥 Start now—not when it’s urgent.

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