Heart
Optimal
HDL cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The particles that carry excess cholesterol back to your liver to be cleared.
Sample result · Nov 2026
Optimal 50 to 90
64
mg/dL
+9 in 2 years
20
50
80
110
TREND · SAMPLE MEMBER
From 55 to 64 in two years.
Steady in range.
Optimal 50 to 90
HDL cholesterol
First test
55
mg/dL · Nov 2024
Latest
64
mg/dL · Nov 2026
Change
+16
% over 7 tests
Next test
May
2027 · in 6 months
WHAT IT MEASURES
HDL cholesterol measures the cholesterol carried in HDL particles, which move cholesterol out of tissues and back to the liver.
WHY IT MATTERS
Low HDL is linked to higher heart risk. Very high HDL is not always better, so we look for the optimal middle.
WHEN TO RETEST
Yearly, alongside the rest of your lipid panel.
WHAT MOVES IT
Five levers, ranked.
Based on clinical evidence. Your clinician picks the ones that fit you.
Regular cardio
Aerobic exercise is the strongest lever.
Stop smoking
HDL rises within weeks of quitting.
Healthy fats
Olive oil, nuts and oily fish.
Less refined sugar
Swap sweets for whole foods.
Moderate alcohol
Less is better for everything else.
Know your
HDL cholesterol.
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