Cholesterol levels ... what's normal

[Sweeper]

I just got my lab test back. They came back normal, but they listed my Cholesterol level at 144. They had it "Marked". Is this a concern? I don't know what "NORMAL" levels are?

[Skywalker[TSG]]

I have no idea

We dont talk about Cholesterol here and my doctor says that it's nothing to worry about.

Unless your not 90years old 500lbs with diabetes i dont think it really matters.

Did you also know that having soy sauce on food can give you cancer? they wanted to remove it from all stores and stuff
because if you consume 5+gallons a year you MIGHT get cancer.

This whole debate is sick.

Eat what you want man,people have been eating food with high cholestrol for millenia.

There are two types of cholestrol. Good (LDL) and Bad (HDL). LDL=Low Density Lippoprotein (I think). HDL is High Density. You should have more of LDL and less of HDL.

I think you are much below the level and nothing to worry about but wait for some more opinions. I'd check www.webmd.com, one of the best online resources.

[Atomic Rooster]

Healthy cholesterol levels for LDL should be lower than 130 mg/dl while HDL should be more than 50 mg/d.

Sweep, cut down on the pizzas and greaseburgers ASAP.

And exercise a lot, drink lots of water, eat raw vegetables (salad) and you'll live to be 110.

[desmocat]

last check mine was 96.........total.
My doc told me liver function has a lot to do with how you metabolize it. Good liver and and an fair to moderate diet, you shouldn't have any probs.
He told me he has seen people that are basically vegitarians, very strict diet, and theirs is still thru the roof(like over 300!)
I guess I am a lucky one..

[Sweeper]

All mine shows is
"Blood Tests" - Normal
"Cholesterol Level" - 144

it doesn't say what type so I'm guessing it's total. Hmmmm, I checked out www.webmd.com shahani it is confusing . I can't tell if I'm normal / med / med high.

http://www.lipitor.com/understanding...ournumbers.asp

You got the desirables

This is pretty straightforward:

http://my.webmd.com/encyclopedia/article/1809.52020

[Brainchild]

If your total number is less than 200, you're on the right track to having a healthy cholesterol number with a lower risk for heart disease.

Sweep, cut down on the pizzas and greaseburgers ASAP.

And exercise a lot, drink lots of water, eat raw vegetables (salad) and you'll live to be 110.

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