Cholesterol &
Triglycerides

Cholesterol & Triglyceride Levels:
     Ratio of LDL to HDL: Must be GREATER than 4.5
     Total Cholesterol: MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE: 189
LDL is considered the “bad” cholesterol and you want lower
levels. HDL is the good cholesterol and you want higher
levels. If your LDL cholesterol level is 240mg/dL or higher,
you are considered a high risk for heart attack and stroke. You also have twice the risk of other coronary problems, so you MUST consider this condition seriously! An HDL of 60 or more gives you some protection against heart disease. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is also one of the risk factors for heart disease and other disorders, including diabetes. Your screening tests will examine your LDL, HDL and your Triglycerides. Then, the values will be plugged into the following formulae to determine IF you pass:

The Ratio of LDL to HDL is calculated: LDL/HDL
Total Cholesterol is calculated: Total = (LDL + HD + (.2*Triglyceride Level))