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Optimal levels for HDL (good) cholesterol are considered 60 mg/dL and higher. Slightly less great but still good levels are between 50 and 59 mg/dL. Levels that cause concern are considered 39 mg/dL or lower for men, and 49 mg/dL or lower for women.
the optimal ldl and hdl ratio is 4 1 or less meaning you have 4 parts ldl to every one part hdl cholesterol the lower the ratio between the two the better off you are if you work to raise your hdl naturally your overall ratio will improve which puts you at less of a risk of developing heart disease