Get familiar with healthy levels
Cholesterol numbers are measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Here are the healthy levels of cholesterol, based on your age and gender:
| Type of Cholesterol | Healthy Level Anyone age 19 or younger | Healthy Level Men age 20 or older | Healthy Level Women age 20 or older |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Less than 170 | Less than 200 | Less than 200 |
| LDL | Less than 100 | Less than 130 | Less than 130 |
| HDL | More than 45 | More than 40 | More than 45 |
| Triglycerides | Less than 90 | Less than 150 | Less than 150 |
