Is an HDL level of 86 too high?
HDL cholesterol levels greater than 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are high
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
All unhealthy fats and processed foods contain bad cholesterol
High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called 'good' cholesterol, absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver
They both are lipids circulating in blood. High density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called 'good' cholesterol, absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
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