What are Cholesterol & Triglyceride, and normal level?
Cholesterol and Triglyride are two forms of lipid, or fat. Both play a major role in person’s health. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association’s report, most desirable level that puts you at lower risk for heart disease and stroke are: Total cholesterol level should less than 200mg/dL. LDL cholesterol level is less than 100mg/dL. HDL cholesterol level is over 60mg/dL. Triglyceride level is less than 150mg/dL.
