Cholesterol is a waxy fat substance essential for the body to build cells and produce hormones — but elevated levels cause serious problems.
Types:
- LDL (Bad): Deposits in artery walls forming plaques that narrow arteries and cause clots. Lower is better.
- HDL (Good): Transports excess cholesterol from arteries to liver for disposal. Higher is better — it protects you.
- Triglycerides: Another type of fat — rises with sugars, carbohydrates, and obesity.
- Total cholesterol: Sum of all types — not the most important alone, ratios matter more.
Target Values:
- LDL: Below 100 (below 70 for heart patients)
- HDL: Above 40 for men, 50 for women
- Triglycerides: Below 150
- Total: Below 200
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we check the complete lipid profile and explain every number and what it means for your health.