HDL Cholesterol: The "Good" Cholesterol
Learn why higher HDL numbers are usually better for your heart.
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Guide Overview & Important Ranges
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
Below 40 mg/dL
Poor
40 to 59 mg/dL
Better
60 mg/dL+
Best
Higher is Better
Note
Medical Deep Dive
Why Higher is Better
HDL acts as a scavenger, carrying LDL away from the arteries and back to the liver.
A high HDL level can lower your risk for heart disease.
Smoking and being overweight can lower your "good" HDL cholesterol.
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Scientific References
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