Recommended Cholesterol Levels for Healthy Individuals

How HDL Levels Impact Your Risk of Heart Disease ?

HDL Cholesterol Number	What Range Your Numbers Fall In	How Your Numbers Impact Your Risk
40 mg/dL and below	Low	Your risk is increased. The lower your HDL readings, the higher your risk of heart disease.
60 mg/dL and above	High	Your risk is lower. High HDL levels lower your risk for heart disease.