which is the good cholesterol number
LDL measurements tend to measure the âbadâ cholesterol that is most likely to lead to disease. So in this case you are looking for a low number. A good cholesterol score of LDL is between 100-129 mg/dL. A score under 100 mg/dL is considered optimal. An LDL cholesterol score of 130-159 mg/dL is borderline high, 160-189 mg/dL is high and 190 mg/dL is very high.
In contrast, HDL cholesterol score is better when the number is higher. This is the âgood cholesterolâ our body needs â it keeps total cholesterol and LDL numbers down. A good cholesterol score for HDL is 60 mg/dL or better. 40 mg/dL or lower is considered a risk factor for developing heart disease. Doctors may measure triglyceride levels when blood cholesterol score is computed.