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Is having a lower total cholesterol level always better?
Is having a lower total cholesterol level always better?
Is having a lower total cholesterol level always better?
Yes, having lower cholesterol is usually better, but in rare cases having a very low level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol or a very low total cholesterol level has been associated with some health problems
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
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Is 235 a high cholesterol level?
In adults, total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered healthy. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is borderline high. A reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
Is having a lower total cholesterol level always better?
Yes, having lower cholesterol is usually better, but in rare cases having a very low level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol or a very low total cholesterol level has been associated with some health problems
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
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