A desirable total cholesterol level for adults without heart disease is less than 200 mg/dL.
Total Cholesterol : < 200 mg/dL
HDL or High-Density Lipoprotein : 40 - 60 mg/dL ( Good cholesterol )
LDL or Low-Density Lipoprotein : < 100 mg/dL (Bad cholesterol)
VLDL or Very Low-Density Lipoprotein: < 30 mg/dL
Triglycerides: < 150
An HDL cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease, while a level less than 50 mg/dL for women or 40 mg/dL for men is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.
*mg/dL - milligram (mg) per deci litre (dL) of blood
