High cholesterol occurs when there is too much LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. High cholesterol often has no symptoms and is checked by taking a sample of your blood.

Total Cholesterol should be less than 200

(values may vary depending on the lab company used)

Total cholesterol is calculated by

High-density lipoprotein (HDL).often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They become increased when we eat calories that are not used, especially high-carbohydrate foods. If they are not used the body stores them into triglycerides and stores them in your fat cells.

LDL cholesterol is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of arteries, forming plaques that can lead to heart disease and stroke.