Calculate Your Cholesterol Risk

Cholesterol History

Cholesterol Risk 2025: Know Your Numbers

High LDL = 2x heart attack risk. HDL >60 = 30% lower risk. Calculate now.

LDL Levels

LDL (mg/dL)Risk
<100Optimal
100–129Near Optimal
130–159Borderline High
160–189High
≥190Very High

HDL Benefits

  • HDL 60+ = Protective
  • HDL <40 = Risk factor
  • Every 10 mg/dL ↑ HDL = 20% ↓ risk

Framingham Risk Score

10-Year CVD Risk:
< 10% = Low
10–20% = Intermediate
>20% = High

Lowering Tips

  • 30 min exercise daily
  • Replace saturated fats
  • 5g soluble fiber = ↓5–10 mg/dL

Science Facts

  • 1 in 3 adults high cholesterol
  • Statins ↓ LDL 50%
  • Plant sterols ↓ 10%

Related Tools

FAQs

Age limit? 20–79 years (Framingham)

Triglycerides? Estimated from total & HDL

Accurate? Based on NIH Framingham study

Conclusion

Know. Track. Lower. One number at a time.

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