Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol

Total cholesterol is the sum of LDL (bad), HDL (good), and VLDL cholesterol. It gives an overall picture of your heart disease risk.

Normal Range

Below 200 mg/dL

Unit: mg/dL

LOWNORMALHIGH
Below normalBelow 200 mg/dL mg/dLAbove normal
Medically Verified Ranges

What High Total Cholesterol Means

200-239 mg/dL is borderline high. 240+ mg/dL is high. Increases risk of heart attack and stroke. Diet, genetics, obesity, and lack of exercise contribute.

Heart Disease RiskAtherosclerosisFamilial Hypercholesterolemia

What Low Total Cholesterol Means

Below 120 mg/dL is very low. May indicate malnutrition, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, or cancer. Very low cholesterol has been linked to depression in some studies.

MalnutritionHyperthyroidism
Desi Ilaaj for Total Cholesterol

AI-verified traditional Indian remedies. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions.

Garlic(लहसुन)

Reduces total and LDL cholesterol naturally

May interact with blood thinners

Flaxseed(अलसी)

Omega-3 rich — reduces triglycerides and LDL

Must grind before eating

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Frequently Asked Questions

Related Lab Tests

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein (Good Cholesterol)

Normal: Male: >40 mg/dL | Female: >50 mg/dL | Ideal: >60 mg/dL

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein (Bad Cholesterol)

Normal: Below 100 mg/dL (optimal) | Below 130 (near optimal)

Triglycerides

Serum Triglycerides

Normal: Below 150 mg/dL

Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary between laboratories. This is educational information, not medical advice. Upload your complete lab report in the GoDavaii app for AI-powered analysis in context of your health profile.

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