Desirable Lipid Levels in Adults*
Desirable Lipid Levels in Adults*
Lipid | Desirable Level |
|---|---|
Total cholesterol | Less than 200 mg/dL (5.1 mmol/L)† |
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol | Less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L) |
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol | More than 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) |
Triglycerides | Less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) |
* These levels are a suggested guideline. Some people may need treatment even if their lipids are at these levels if they have risk factors or diseases such as coronary artery disease Overview of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart muscle is partially or completely blocked. The heart muscle needs a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood. The coronary... read more | |
† mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L = millimoles per liter of blood. | |
