Normal Cholesterol Levels

Normal HDL levels:

Men should have HDL cholesterol levels between 40 mg/dL and 50mg/dL. Higher levels are acceptable and can help reduce the risk for heart disease.

Women Should have HDL cholesterol levels between 50mg/dL and 60mg/dL.

Normal LDL levels:

The lower your LDL levels the better. Lowering your LDL levels can lower your risk for heart disease.

Less than 100 mg/dL Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL Near Optimal/ Above Optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL Borderline High
160 to 189 mg/dL High
190 mg/dL and above Very High