Question

Originally asked by Community Member m elvyn plunkett

5.8 Cholestrol How High Is This

Answer

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