What is a good LDL to HDL ratio UK?

What is a healthy normal cholesterol level in the UK?

Total cholesterol	Below 5
LDL cholesterol	Below 3
HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol	Above 1 for men and 1.2 for women
TC:HDL ratio	The lower the better – above 6 is considered a high risk
Triglycerides	Below 2.3 (non-fasting) Below 1.7 (fasting)

What is the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol?

Good cholesterol ratio vs. bad cholesterol ratio High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is considered “good” cholesterol. It makes up 20-30 percent of a person’s total cholesterol level. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is considered “bad” cholesterol and makes up 60-70 percent of the total in the body.

What should my LDL cholesterol be UK?

Check what your cholesterol levels should be

Result	Healthy level
Total cholesterol	5 or below
HDL (good cholesterol)	1 or above
LDL (bad cholesterol)	3 or below
Non-HDL (bad cholesterol)	4 or below

Is 5.5 cholesterol too high?

High cholesterol levels are considered: too high: between 5 and 6.4mmol/l. very high: between 6.5 and 7.8mmol/l. extremely high: above 7.8mmol/l.

Is a cholesterol level of 3.9 good?

– your total cholesterol level should be below 4 mmol/l – your bad LDL cholesterol level should be below 2 mmol/l – your good HDL cholesterol level should be above 1 mmol/l. If your total cholesterol level is over 4 and your LDL is over 2, this shows that you might be at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Is a cholesterol ratio of 3.1 good?

The optimal cholesterol ratio is between 3.5 and 1, while a ratio of 5 or below is considered normal. 4 A cholesterol ratio within the normal range means that your cholesterol levels are likely not contributing to cardiac risk.

Is a cholesterol HDL ratio of 2.2 good?

In general: The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. Most healthcare providers want the ratio to be below 5:1. A ratio below 3.5:1 is considered very good.

Here are two examples, both using the same method, of how to arrive at the ratio of your bad cholesterol (LDL) to your good cholesterol (HDL): LDL of 129 divided by HDL of 40 = a ratio of 3.2 LDL of 99 divided by HDL of 60 = a ratio of 1.7

How are cholesterol levels measured in the UK?

In the UK, cholesterol levels are measured in millimoles per litre (mmol/l). If you have your cholesterol tested in Europe or USA, they will be measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Here’s how to convert from one to the other:

What are the dangers of high total cholesterol numbers?

High total cholesterol numbers lead to dangers, and the HDL cholesterol is unable to get rid of all the bad cholesterol on its own. Once the bad cholesterol starts to accumulate in the bloodstream, problems begin to arise. Sometimes the cholesterol sticks to the walls of the arteries, and it hardens into plaque.

Should I ask for more than just my total cholesterol?

It’s not just your total cholesterol that’s important and your results will include different types of cholesterol. If you are only given your total cholesterol, ask for a break-down of the other numbers.