Cholesterol moves through your bloodstream to your body's cells in special packages called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) cholesterol is commonly known as the "bad" cholesterol because too much LDL-C in the blood can bind or stick to the walls of your arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) is known as the "good" cholesterol because it does not collect on artery walls. It may also aid the removal of excess cholesterol from the blood and reduce the build-up of LDL-C in the arteries. In fact, high levels of this "good" cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart attack. The recommended HDL-C level for women should be 45 mg/dL or higher.
Observational studies have shown that low levels of HDL-C appear to be a stronger coronary heart disease risk factor for women than for men. While national guidelines recommend an HDL-C level of 35 mg/dL or above for all adults, many experts believe this number should be 45 mg/dL or more for women.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) is known as the "good" cholesterol because it does not collect on artery walls. It may also aid the removal of excess cholesterol from the blood and reduce the build-up of LDL-C in the arteries. In fact, high levels of this "good" cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart attack. The recommended HDL-C level for women should be 45 mg/dL or higher.
Observational studies have shown that low levels of HDL-C appear to be a stronger coronary heart disease risk factor for women than for men. While national guidelines recommend an HDL-C level of 35 mg/dL or above for all adults, many experts believe this number should be 45 mg/dL or more for women.
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