most important cholesterol ratio
Calculate your cholesterol ratio by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) into your total cholesterol. For example, if your total cholesterol is 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and your HDL is 50 mg/dL, your cholesterol ratio is 4-to-1. The American Heart Association says you should keep your cholesterol ratio 5-to-1 or lower. A good ratio is 3.5-to-1.