TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Over time, the body tends to produce more cholesterol. Cholesterol levels vary according to age, weight, and gender. This is the reason all adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly, ideally every 4-6 months because if cholesterol levels are not managed properly it can lead to serious health problems.
In addition to routinely checking cholesterol levels, keeping it balanced is also important. Healthy cholesterol levels are not much different for healthy adults.
Variations from recommended levels are likely to change due to conditions and other health considerations. Normal cholesterol levels between children and adults were also different.
Adult cholesterol levels
In adults, launch Medical News Today, a total cholesterol level of less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is considered normal. A reading between 200-239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and above 240 mg/dL is considered high.
Until bad cholesterol or LDL should be less than 100 mg/dL. Being at a level of 100-129 mg/dL is still acceptable for people who do not have health problems. But this may be more worrying for those with heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. If LDL levels are in the range of 130-159 mg/dL, this is a high limit and 160-189 mg/dL is high. Meanwhile, being at 190 mg/dL or more is considered very high.
Meanwhile, HDL levels must be kept higher than LDL because HDL is good cholesterol that can protect against various diseases, including heart disease and stroke. A reading of less than 40 mg/dL is considered a major risk factor for heart disease and a reading of 41-59 mg/dL is considered a low threshold. The optimal number for HDL levels is 60 mg/dL or higher.
Child cholesterol levels
Acceptable levels of total cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol in children vary. The total cholesterol range in children is less than 170 mg/dL. Meanwhile, the high limit for total cholesterol ranges from 170-199 mg/dL. Any total cholesterol reading of more than 200 mg/dL in a child is considered too high.
Until LDL in children should also be lower than in adults. The optimal range of LDL cholesterol for children is less than 110 mg/dL. The high limit is 110-129 mg/dL, while above 130 mg/dL is considered high.
Also read: Eating Habits to Prevent High Cholesterol
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