What is HDL Cholesterol (HDL)?
HDL Cholesterol is measured as part of a lipid / cholesterol panel. Your HDL is in a healthy range — this 'good' cholesterol helps protect your arteries.
What does a high HDL Cholesterol mean?
High HDL is generally beneficial — it helps remove cholesterol from arteries.
What does a low HDL Cholesterol mean?
Your HDL ('good' cholesterol) is low. Higher HDL actually protects against heart disease, so low levels are a risk factor. Exercise and a healthy diet can raise HDL.
Understand your whole report, not just one number
A single value rarely tells the full story — HDL Cholesterol is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.