And ratios also. My LDL level is very high. But my HDL is extremally low. The ratio of those puts me in a lower than average risk for heart disease.
Doc wanted to put me on a statin. When I explained this to him he appeared to be clueless about the ratios of the types of cholesterol.
My understanding is you should have a HIGH HDL...not low...and a Low LDL. I have been thru extensive heart tests over the years...doc finally said..”sometimes we just do not know” to heart/chest issues. (I have High HDL and low LDL ...with large LDL particle size which is good.)