LDL Cholesterol Level Calculator — Risk Checker
Calculate your LDL level classification and cardiovascular risk.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cholesterol Level Checker
What is a dangerous LDL level?+
LDL above 190 mg/dL is considered very high risk and typically requires medication. Above 160 mg/dL is high. The optimal target for most people is below 100 mg/dL; below 70 mg/dL for very high-risk patients.
How to lower LDL cholesterol naturally?+
Most effective natural interventions: 1) Replace saturated fat with unsaturated (reduces LDL 5-10%), 2) Add soluble fiber (oats, beans, psyllium — reduces 5-10%), 3) Exercise 150+ min/week (-5-8%), 4) Quit smoking (-5%), 5) Reduce trans fats (-20-30% LDL increase reversal).
What foods raise LDL cholesterol?+
High saturated fat: red meat, full-fat dairy, coconut oil, palm oil, butter. Trans fats: partially hydrogenated oils, fried fast food. High dietary cholesterol (less impactful than saturated fat for most people).