cholesterol level
noun
: the amount of cholesterol in someone's blood
She is on medication to lower her cholesterol level.
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At the beginning of the trial, the median LDL cholesterol level was 155 mg/dL, and the median triglyceride level was 192 mg/dL, far above what’s considered healthy (below 150 mg/dL).
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2025
The good news from the study is that patients experienced improvements in blood pressure, total cholesterol level and HbA1c level, underscoring the products’ association with prevention of cardiovascular disease risks.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike a specific cholesterol level or the size of a tumor, pain is much more difficult to quantify and convey.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Drinking more than this can raise your total cholesterol level.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Most adults generally aim for an LDL cholesterol level below 100 mg/dL.
—Paul McClure 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Ways to Protect Your Heart Health in Midlife The American Heart Association (AHA) defines eight components of cardiovascular health: diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, cholesterol level, blood sugar, blood pressure and weight/BMI.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2025
For perspective, consider that the guidelines tell us a cholesterol level 200 mg/dl and below is healthy.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
There’s some flexibility: Some people may be completely healthy with a total cholesterol level of 235, while others could be at risk at 205.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2025
The good news from the study is that patients experienced improvements in blood pressure, total cholesterol level and HbA1c level, underscoring the products’ association with prevention of cardiovascular disease risks.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Unlike a specific cholesterol level or the size of a tumor, pain is much more difficult to quantify and convey.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Drinking more than this can raise your total cholesterol level.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Most adults generally aim for an LDL cholesterol level below 100 mg/dL.
—Paul McClure 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Ways to Protect Your Heart Health in Midlife The American Heart Association (AHA) defines eight components of cardiovascular health: diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, cholesterol level, blood sugar, blood pressure and weight/BMI.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2025
For perspective, consider that the guidelines tell us a cholesterol level 200 mg/dl and below is healthy.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
There’s some flexibility: Some people may be completely healthy with a total cholesterol level of 235, while others could be at risk at 205.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Cholesterol level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cholesterol%20level. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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