Two factors affecting total cholesterol, age and heredity, those can’t be controlled. But many can. So what are healthy levels of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides? With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk [...]

Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat. People with heart disease [...]