![]() There is some disagreement about when cholesterol levels are “too high.” People are often diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia if their total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol is above the level that has been defined as “healthy.” HDL cholesterol levels below the threshold level are also considered to be unfavorable. That is why people are asked to stop eating, and only drink water, twelve hours before being tested. ![]() It is best to measure total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels on an empty stomach. High total cholesterol levels tend to be unfavorable. This describes how much cholesterol someone has in their blood overall. The “total cholesterol” level is also measured. High LDL cholesterol levels are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. LDL cholesterol: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels are a measure of the proportion of “bad” cholesterol.
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