High Density Lipoproteins
(HDL) High density lipoproteins (HDL): the "good"
cholesterol. HDL carry cholesterol in the blood from other parts of the body
back to the liver, which leads to its removal from the body. So HDL help keep
cholesterol from building up in the walls of the arteries.
| HDL-Cholesterol Levels |
| Less than
40 mg/dL |
A major
risk factor for heart disease |
| 40 to 59
mg/dL |
The higher
your HDL, the better |
| 60 mg/dL
and above |
An HDL of
60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease
|
Note: These categories apply to adults age 20 and
above.
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