HDL cholesterol 508 mg/dl

Is HDL cholesterol at 508 mg/dl an adequate level?

To assess whether an HDL level of 650 mg/dl is adequate, the sex of the person must be taken into account:

• Male: This value is considered to be a excellent level.
• Female: This value is considered to be a excellent level.

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), also known as good cholesterol, is the one that helps to eliminate cholesterol from the arteries, thus avoiding heart problems. This is an indicator that is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl).

Currently, there are controllable elements that influence the existence of a "good cholesterol" level of 508 mg/dl, for example, diet, weight or smoking. On the other hand, there are uncontrollable elements that influence cholesterol levels, such as age, genre, genes or race.

How often should cholesterol tests be performed?

In order to know if an HDL level of 508 mg/dl is maintained, it is recommended to test on a continuous basis. The frequency of these tests will depend on age, genre, family history and risk factors that influence cholesterol.

It should be remembered that this website is merely informative and is intended to inform about the recommended values or the meaning of the different parameters that the human body may have. For a correct evaluation of a 508 mg/dl level of High-Density Lipoprotein a medical professional should be consulted.