FDA: Cholesterol Medicines Guide 

Cholesterol is a kind of fat in your blood.

Emergency Message System September 23rd, 2023 Your body makes its own cholesterol, but you also get it from the foods you eat, such as meat; foods fried in animal fat, like lard, butter, or margarine; dairy products; or other foods.   Most people do not show any signs of high cholesterol. The only way to know your cholesterol levels for sure is to ask your healthcare provider for a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can tell you about your: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol: LDL is commonly called “bad” cholesterol. LDL can clog your arteries, and high LDL levels may make you more likely to have a heart event, such as a heart attack or stroke. A healthy LDL blood level is less than 100 mg/dL. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol: HDL is sometimes called “good” cholesterol. People with high HDL blood levels may be less likely to have a heart event. A healthy HDL blood level is 60 mg/dL or higher. Total Cholesterol (TC): TC includes LDL, HDL, and other kinds of cholesterol. A healthy TC is less than 200 mg/dL. Triglycerides: Triglycerides are another type of fat measured as part of the cholesterol test. Triglyceride levels lower than 150 mg/dL are healthy. High triglycerides may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. People with very high triglyceride levels (500 mg/dL or higher) are at risk for other health problems. Very high triglyceride levels are discussed here.   Read More

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