What is the normal value of blood lipid cholesterol?

As we get older, we feel that our body is not as good as before, especially for those of us over 60. High blood lipids and high cholesterol are very common. Sometimes we feel that this situation happened without knowing why. Now, paying attention to physical health is also a very headache for middle-aged and elderly people. So what is the normal value of blood lipid cholesterol? I have summarized a few points and hope it will be helpful to everyone.

The lipids contained in plasma are collectively called blood lipids. Although the plasma lipid content accounts for only a very small part of the total body lipids, both exogenous and endogenous lipid substances need to enter the blood and circulate between various tissues. Therefore, blood lipid content can reflect the lipid metabolism in the body. After consuming a high-fat meal, the plasma lipid content increases significantly, but this is temporary and usually returns to normal after 3 to 6 hours. When testing blood lipids, blood is usually collected 12 to 14 hours after a meal, so that the true situation of blood lipid levels can be more reliably reflected. Since elevated plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels are associated with the development of atherosclerosis, these two items become key items in blood lipid determination.

Normal range of blood lipids. The ideal value of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol control standard should be 160 mg/dL.

(1) Plasma total cholesterol control standard. The ideal value should be 240mg/dL.

(2) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol control standard. Its ideal value should be 160mg/dL.

(3) Plasma triglyceride control standards. The ideal value should be 240mg/dL. (Normal cholesterol value: 2.86-5.98mmol/L. If your cholesterol value is higher than this range, it means you have hypercholesterolemia and are at risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Secondly, we need to have a new understanding of cholesterol. Generally, lipids are divided into two major categories. Fat (mainly triglycerides) is the most abundant lipid in the human body and is a major source of energy in the body. Another type of lipid is called lipids, which are the basic components of biological membranes and account for about 5% of body weight. In addition to phospholipids and glycolipids, there is also a very important type called cholesterol.

Cholesterol exists in lipoproteins in the blood, and its forms include high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The vast majority of cholesterol in the blood is cholesterol esters bound to fatty acids, and only less than 10% of cholesterol exists in a free state. High-density lipoprotein helps clear cholesterol from cells, while excessive low-density lipoprotein is generally considered a precursor to cardiovascular disease. The cholesterol content in the blood is between 140 and 199 mg per unit, which is a relatively normal cholesterol level.

Cholesterol consists of a steroidal part and a long side chain. The total amount of cholesterol in the human body accounts for about 0.2% of body weight. For every 100 grams of tissue, bones contain about 10 mg, skeletal muscle contains about 100 mg, internal organs contain between 150 and 250 mg, and the liver and skin contain slightly higher levels, about 300 mg. The highest content is found in brain and nerve tissue, with about 2 grams per 100 grams of tissue, accounting for about 1/4 of the total body content.

The above content is a general introduction to the normal blood lipid values. Through these simple descriptions, do you have a clearer understanding of blood lipids and cholesterol? So let us all work together, pay attention to our physical health, put health preservation first in our lives, eat a light diet, eat less fatty meat, eat more vegetables and fruits, and exercise more.