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Is 235 a high cholesterol level?
In adults, total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered healthy. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is borderline high. A reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered highLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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Is the total cholesterol of 202mg/dL high?
In adults, total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered healthy. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is borderline high. A reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered highLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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What are some ways to achieve healthy Cholesterol levels?
Consuming oats, beans, nuts are some good foods to achieve healthy cholesterol. Additinally losing weight can also lower cholesterol levels.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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Is having a lower total cholesterol level always better?
Yes, having lower cholesterol is usually better, but in rare cases having a very low level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol or a very low total cholesterol level has been associated with some health problemsLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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