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Optimal levels for HDL (good) cholesterol are considered 60 mg/dL and higher. Slightly less great but still good levels are between 50 and 59 mg/dL. Levels that cause concern are considered 39 mg/dL or lower for men, and 49 mg/dL or lower for women.
Experts say your total cholesterol should be under 200. Your HDL or good cholesterol should be at least 40 if you're a man, and 50 if you're a woman. 3) Cutting back on saturated and trans fats can help lower your bad cholesterol, but when it comes to boosting good cholesterol, eating good fats - the kinds in fish and certain vegetable oils - can help.