Is it possible to have too low levels of 'bad' cholesterol?
Yes, it is possible to have very low levels of bad cholesterol.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.
Less than 200mg/dl is desirable so 140mg/dl is a good level.
People had the risk of develpoing heart diseases had uncontrolled cholesterol for 7 years or more.
Poor diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise raises your bad cholesterol.
Many different factors can contribute to high blood cholesterol, including lifestyle factors like smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as having an underlying condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
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