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Q: 63 YR OLD WOMAN 153 LBS HDL 82 LDL 122 GOOD OR BAD RATIO?

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5/28/12 2:00pm

Hi Connecticut,

 

If HDL is 82 and LDL is 122, the LDL:HDL Ratio is 1.49, which is considered good.

 

Here's a link to information on cholesterol ratios:

 

Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps

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By CONNECTICUT— Last Modified: 05/28/12, First Published: 05/24/12