Description
igh density lipoproteins (HDL) is 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. Here are the HDL-Cholesterol Levels that matter to you: 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.
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- UMLS CUI-1
- C0428472