5.8 Cholestrol How High Is This
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Originally asked by Community Member m elvyn plunkett
5.8 Cholestrol How High Is This
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Hi M Elvyn,
A total cholesterol of 5.8 mmol/liter is equal to 226.2 mg/dl.
Here are the recommendations of the American Heart Association:
Total cholesterol less than 200
HDL cholesterol at least > 40, ideally > 60
LDL cholesterol at least less than 130, ideally less than 100
Triglycerides less than 150
Here’s a post you may want to review:
Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.
Answered by: Lisa Nelson, RD, LN