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Your HDL is within the normal range, providing reasonable artery-cleaning function. Higher HDL provides more protection, so there is benefit in improving this if possible.
At this very low HDL level, your arteries have almost no cholesterol cleanup crew. HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial walls and returns it to the liver. Without it, plaque builds up essentially unchecked. This is a very high cardiovascular risk state.
See your doctor urgently. Aggressive lifestyle intervention (exercise, quitting smoking, diet improvement) and possibly medication are needed alongside a full cardiovascular risk assessment.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — very low (ref: >{{low}})Low HDL is a significant cardiovascular risk factor — the protective 'cleanup' function for arteries is reduced. Low HDL is linked to smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, refined carbohydrate diet, and insulin resistance. Men below 40 and women below 50 mg/dL are at elevated risk.
Regular vigorous exercise is the single most effective way to raise HDL. Quitting smoking, losing excess weight, and replacing refined carbs with healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, avocado) also help noticeably.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — below reference range (ref: >{{low}})HDL between 40–59 mg/dL is acceptable but not optimal. Above 60 mg/dL provides significant protective benefit against heart disease. There is room to improve your artery protection.
Increase regular aerobic exercise (the best HDL booster), reduce refined sugars and processed foods, and add healthy fats. Even a 10% HDL increase noticeably improves cardiovascular protection.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline low (40–59 mg/dL)Your HDL is within the normal range, providing reasonable artery-cleaning function. Higher HDL provides more protection, so there is benefit in improving this if possible.
Regular exercise and a Mediterranean-style diet are the best tools to maintain and improve HDL. Consider where lifestyle modifications could help raise it toward the optimal range.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — within reference rangeHDL above 60 mg/dL is considered a protective factor against heart disease. At this level, HDL is actively removing cholesterol from artery walls and returning it to the liver, reducing plaque buildup.
Excellent result. Keep exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and eating heart-healthy fats to maintain this protective level.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — optimal (≥60 mg/dL)Very high HDL (above 80–100 mg/dL) is generally very favorable for cardiovascular health. In rare cases, very high HDL can paradoxically indicate a dysfunctional HDL (CETP deficiency), but this is uncommon.
Generally an excellent finding. No action needed. If very high without an obvious lifestyle explanation, mention to your doctor.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — above optimal rangeVery high HDL is most often due to genetic factors or an very healthy lifestyle (regular vigorous exercise, Mediterranean diet). In rare cases it can reflect CETP enzyme deficiency — generally a benign condition.
Generally not a concern. If this is a new finding without explanation, your doctor may want to check for rare genetic lipid disorders, but most people with very high HDL are simply very healthy.
HDL: {{value}} {{unit}} — very highVery high HDL is very rare and almost always genetic. While not typically harmful, it may warrant evaluation for rare lipid metabolism disorders.
Discuss with your doctor. This is likely a genetic curiosity rather than a health problem, but documentation is worthwhile.
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