Cholesterol: Understanding Levels Numbers - Cleveland Clinic What are normal cholesterol levels? Normal cholesterol levels vary based on your age, ethnicity and sex Normal cholesterol levels by age chart The chart below shows normal cholesterol levels Healthcare providers consider these good cholesterol numbers for most people If you have heart disease or many risk factors, your LDL target may be
What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean - American Heart Association Understanding your cholesterol levels Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is a great way to keep your heart healthy It can lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke But first, you have to know your cholesterol numbers The American Heart Association recommends
How to Interpret Cholesterol Numbers - WebMD Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with blood test called a lipid profile Knowing these numbers can help you understand your risk of heart disease and stroke
Cholesterol Levels: By age, LDL, HDL, and More - Healthline Recommended total cholesterol levels are under 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg dL) for adults and under 170 mg dL for children Females typically need more HDL (good) cholesterol than males
Know your numbers: Cholesterol - Mayo Clinic Health System To measure your cholesterol, you will need to get a cholesterol test, also called a lipid panel or lipid profile The test measures the types of fat and cholesterol in your blood A cholesterol test is a blood test, usually completed in the morning, since fasting is required for the most accurate results