Lipid Panel (Cholesterol / HDL / LDL / Triglicerides)

Total Cholesterol

  • No risk: less than 150
  • Low risk: 150 – 200
  • Medium risk: 200 – 250
  • High risk: greater than 250

LDL Cholesterol

  • No risk: less than 100
  • Low risk: 100 -130
  • Medium risk: 130 – 160
  • High risk: greater than 160

Very high LDL levels often that there is oxidative stress or a liver imbalance. OPC Synergy

HDL Cholesterol

  • No risk: greater than 75
  • Low risk: 60 -75
  • Medium risk: 40 – 60
  • High risk: less than 40

Total Cholesterol/HDL

  • No risk: less than 3.5
  • Low risk: 3.5 – 4.5
  • Medium risk: 4.5 – 5.5
  • High risk: greater than 5.5

Triglycerides

  • The triglyceride level is a key indicator because it is directly related to the amount of carbohydrates consumed as a function of exercise. The more carbohydrates, of any kind, the patient consumes, the higher the triglyceride levels and the lower the HDL. So, I use lipid panels to tell me whether the patients are consuming too many carbohydrates for their activity level. If they are, the total cholesterol level will be more than double the triglycerides and the HDL will be low.