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 60 mg/dL (1.6 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 or stroke. | |
† mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L = millimoles per liter of blood. | |