Normal HDL and LDL levels: LDL below 100 mg/dL and HDL of 40 (men) or 50 (women) or higher. See the chart and LDL goals by risk.
Cholesterol
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Saturated fat and trans fat are the biggest dietary drivers of high cholesterol. Here are 14 foods worth limiting, and what to eat instead.
See normal triglyceride ranges, how they shift with age, and what elevated levels mean for your heart and metabolic health.
A Stanford study finds genetics shape how much a low-carb diet raises LDL cholesterol. Here’s how to protect your heart while eating low-carb.