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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.
What is a normal LDL? An optimal LDL level for adults is less than 100 milligrams per deciliter, according to MedlinePlus. An LDL level of 130-159 milligrams per deciliter is considered borderline high, while a level of 160-189 is considered high. An LDL level over 190 milligrams per deciliter is very high.