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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol that is too low can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, especially when your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is too high. That's because HDL protects the arteries by removing cholesterol and taking it to the liver for processing and elimination.

Some people have a genetic risk for cholesterol problems, but you can limit some of the risk factors when your "good" HDL is too low. Lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and not smoking can help to improve your levels. Medication can help to control your LDL lipoproteins, too.

There are seven key factors linked specifically to HDL deficiency.

Genetic Mutations

Sometimes, a very low HDL count is caused by genes that run in families. These include conditions like Tangier’s disease, caused by mutations in the ABCA1 gene, and another called familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia, caused by mutations of the APOA1, ABCA1, or LCAT genes.

Excess Weight

If you are overweight or diagnosed with obesity, a type of blood fat called triglycerides will increase. HDL is composed of triglycerides and, when triglyceride level

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Does Low HDL Cholesterol Cause Symptoms?

HDL is considered "good" cholesterol, and all levels should be greater than 40 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). It is among lipids (essential fats) in your body that also include low-density lipoprotein (LDL), phospholipids, and triglycerides. A lipid panel test measures HDL levels.

There are symptoms of diseases linked to low HDL levels and generally not the HDL itself. But low HDL does increase your risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease, such as stroke, heart attack, premature coronary artery disease, and peripheral polyneuropathy.

This article discusses low HDL, and related symptoms and complications including the risk of heart failure and diabetes. It also covers when to see your healthcare provider.

Healthy Cholesterol Levels

A healthy cholesterol level depends on your age and sex. The recommended levels are:

• More than 45 mg/dL for people age 19 or younger
• More than 40 mg/dL for assigned males age 20 or older
• More than 50 mg/dL for assigned females age 20 or older

These values are reviewed by a healthcare provider, along with other information about lipids in your bloodstream including the optimal

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, Jakarta Kolesterol rendah-density lipoprotein (HDL) sering disebut sebagai "kolesterol baik". Kolesterol ini memiliki peran yang penting dalam melindungi kesehatan jantung dan mengurangi risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Namun, ada juga kondisi yang dikenal sebagai HDL kolesterol rendah, yang dapat meningkatkan risiko penyakit jantung dan masalah kesehatan lainnya.

Kolesterol HDL adalah jenis lipoprotein yang membantu mengangkut kolesterol ke hati untuk diproses dan dikeluarkan dari tubuh. HDL juga membantu melindungi arteri dari plak kolesterol yang dapat menyebabkan penyumbatan. Tingkat HDL yang baik diyakini memiliki efek protektif terhadap penyakit jantung dan stroke.

HDL kolesterol rendah terjadi ketika tingkat HDL dalam darah berada di bawah level normal. Kadar HDL yang rendah dapat meningkatkan risiko penyakit jantung dan masalah kesehatan lainnya. Menurut American Heart Association (AHA), tingkat HDL di bawah 40 mg/dL pada pria dan di bawah 50 mg/dL pada wanita dianggap sebagai faktor risiko kardiovaskular. Simak penyebab HDL kolesterol rendah cari tahu cara mengatasinya: