What is LDL direct normal range?

Interpreting test results

What if LDL cholesterol Direct is high?

The direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol test (direct LDL-C) measures the amount of LDL cholesterol, sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, in the blood. Elevated levels of LDL-C are associated with an increased risk of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart disease.

How do I lower my LDL direct?

People can reduce their LDL cholesterol with exercise and eating foods low in saturated and trans fats. Foods rich in fiber can also help increase HDL cholesterol. Sometimes people inherit a gene that causes high LDL cholesterol, so it is important they avoid fatty foods and remain active.

Is LDL of 111 high cholesterol?

If you have risk factors for heart disease, typically, we want to have that number less than 70. Borderline LDL levels range between 110 and 129 and anything greater than 130 is considered high.

What is normal LDL level for a woman?

According to Michos, an ideal LDL cholesterol level should be less than 70 mg/dl, and a woman’s HDL cholesterol level ideally should be close to 50 mg/dl. Triglycerides should be less than 150 mg/dl. As Michos notes, total cholesterol levels well below 200 mg/dl are best.

What foods cause elevated LDL?

Foods high in (unhealthy) saturated fats include:

• fatty cuts of meat.
• full fat dairy products (such as milk, cream, cheese and yoghurt)
• deep fried fast foods.
• processed foods (such as biscuits and pastries)
• takeaway foods (such as hamburgers and pizza)
• coconut oil.
• butter.

What level of LDL is too high?

What should my LDL level be?

What raises LDL the most?

Eating saturated fats—which are the main diet-linked cause of high cholesterol—tends to raise your HDL, but it also increases your LDL. These fats are mostly found in animal foods such as beef, lamb, poultry, pork, butter, cream, and milk, and in coconut and coconut oil, palm and palm kernel oil, and cocoa butter.

Which cholesterol is the bad one?

LDL (bad) cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol, because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries ( atherosclerosis ).

What are healthy levels of LDL and HDL cholesterol?

Your LDL cholesterol number is: Optimal if it is less than 100 . Near optimal/above optimal if it is 100-129 . Borderline high if it is 130-159 . High if it is 160-189 . Very high if it is 190 or above.

What happens when your HDL is below 40?

According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, HDL levels below 40 milligrams per deciliter increase your risk of developing heart disease. Estrogen tends to boost HDL levels, so young women often have higher HDL levels than men.

What number of LDL cholesterol should I Aim for?

Your target LDL number can vary, depending on your underlying risk of heart disease. Most people should aim for an LDL level below 130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L). If you have other risk factors for heart disease, your target LDL may be below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L).