Jun
07
2009
Know your numbers.
Hello once again! Dr. Mix here with an update on your cholesterol numbers. Individual cholesterol numbers for HDL and LDL are often used by physicians to assess a patient’s risk of developing heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends that your total cholesterol be below 200, your LDL be below 100, and your HDL should be above 40 for men and above 50 for women. Many physicians feel that the total cholesterol to HDL ratio is a better predictor of overall heart disease risk than either number alone. Ideally, the total cholesterol to HDL ratio should be less than 4.0. Your triglycerides (another type of fat in your blood and another risk factor for heart disease) should be below 150.
For more information about your cholesterol numbers, visit our Natural Remedies resource library and click on: High Blood Cholesterol. What You Need to Know.
Until next time, thanks for visiting and here’s wishing you a naturally healthy day!
Dr. Joe Mix
NaturalHealthMix.com
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