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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.
Remember, in general, the higher the HDL, the lower the risk or heart disease; whereas with LDL (bad cholesterol), the higher the level, the higher the risk of heart disease. LDL (Bad Cholesterol) Guidelines For people at high risk of heart disease, the optimal level is considered 69 mg/dL or lower. People at some risk, but not high risk, for heart disease should aim to have LDL (bad) cholesterol levels that are 99 mg/dL or lower. Desirable for people not at risk for heart disease are levels ...