This “bad” cholesterol can build up and form plaque in your arteries.

LDL-C is considered the "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in your arteries and form plaque – called arteriosclerosis that can restrict blood flow to your heart. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has identified LDL as a primary target of cholesterol-lowering therapy. The NCEP has established LDL less than 100 mg/dL as optimal*.

National Cholesterol Education Program Guidelines

If your LDL-C (mg/dL) is : Then your level is considered to be : Less than 100* Optimal 100 - 129 Near optimal/above optimal 130 - 159 Borderline high 160 - 189 High 190 or greater Very high

* Remember, your doctor will look at your numbers and decide on an LDL cholesterol goal for you. Always ask what your cholesterol goal numbers mean, based on your complete health history.

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