What are the risks of having low blood cholesterol level?
Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
Less than 200mg/dl is desirable so 140mg/dl is a good level.
White meat such as fish, chicken are preferred to keep cholesterol levels in check.
Poor diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise raises your bad cholesterol.
You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.
Yes, it is possible to have very low levels of bad cholesterol.
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