How low is too low for my LDL levels?

Answer 1

It has to be taken in context of the total cholesterol. Medically, total cholesterol should not exceed 200. Furthermore, HDL (good cholesterol) should be 1/3 of total cholesterol or greater while LDL should be 2/3 of total cholesterol or less. Regardless of total cholesterol, a person's LDL should not be greater than 100. What is more important is the ratio of HDL to LDL and not the absolute value.

Answer 2

I don't think one could have an LDL that is too low since the LDL is the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries. Optimal LDL is less than 100.

Of course, the HDL can be too low since HDL helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries. An HDL of less than 40 is low and is considered a major risk factor for developing heart disease. Optimal HDL is 60 or more.

Hope this is helpful.

Answer 3

Interesting, but probably no significant clinical relationship. Are you a primary hyperthyroid or secondary hypothyroid?

Answer 4

an average of 75 points is good