Managing Cholesterol: LDL vs HDL Ratios & Lipid Diets

Lowering high cholesterol requires a balance of dietary interventions for lipids, understanding HDL/LDL ratios, and managing triglyceride spikes.

LDL Cholesterol Cholesterol Levels

Is a Cholesterol Level of 240 High?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Clay McNight

Keeping track of your cholesterol levels can be an important tool in maintaining good health. The American Heart Association recommends that all adults 20 years and older should have their cholesterol levels checked every five years.

What to Eat to Lower LDL Cholesterol Quickly

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Clay McNight

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is the best gauge of your risk for heart attack and stroke, even more so than total cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. An optimal LDL cholesterol level is below 100 milligrams per deciliter.