Are your lipids in range?
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Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides general educational estimates. Always consult your prescribing physician or healthcare provider before making medication changes or interpreting results from population-based models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Optimal: Total cholesterol below 200, LDL below 100, HDL above 60, triglycerides below 150 (all mg/dL). Having all four in range is ideal.
Total cholesterol minus HDL. It captures all atherogenic (artery-clogging) lipoproteins including LDL and VLDL. Target: below 130 mg/dL.
Every 4-6 years for low-risk adults. Every 1-2 years if you have risk factors. More frequently if on medication or making lifestyle changes.
Diet can lower LDL by 10-30% and raise HDL by 5-10%. Key changes: reduce saturated fat, increase fiber, add omega-3s, exercise regularly. Some people need medication.
Methodology
This calculator classifies each lipid marker using ATP III and AHA/ACC 2018 guidelines. Total cholesterol: desirable below 200, borderline 200-239, high 240+. LDL: optimal below 100, near-optimal 100-129, borderline 130-159, high 160-189, very high 190+. HDL: low below 40 (men) or 50 (women), optimal 60+. Triglycerides: normal below 150, borderline 150-199, high 200-499. Non-HDL target: below 130.
A lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Optimal targets: total below 200, LDL below 100, HDL above 60, triglycerides below 150 (all mg/dL). Non-HDL cholesterol (total minus HDL) should be below 130. The AHA recommends screening every 4-6 years for adults, more often with risk factors.
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