New Study Suggests 'Good' Cholesterol May Not Protect Against Heart Disease

New Study Suggests 'Good' Cholesterol May Not Protect Against Heart Disease

New Study Suggests , 'Good' Cholesterol May Not, Protect Against Heart Disease.

NBC reports that a new study suggests that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as 'good cholesterol,' may not lower the risk of heart attacks.

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Researchers looked at data from almost 24,000 adults in the U.S. trying to understand how cholesterol levels impact future risks.

Experts say that the findings are part of a growing body of evidence showing that high HDL levels do not offer protection from heart disease.

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Experts say that the findings are part of a growing body of evidence showing that high HDL levels do not offer protection from heart disease.

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It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.

More and more studies are coming out showing that HDL levels above 80 are detrimental with regards to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.

It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.

More and more studies are coming out showing that HDL levels above 80 are detrimental with regards to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.

According to the researchers, the algorithms used to calculate a person's risk of coronary heart disease need to be adjusted.

NBC reports that cardiology specialist Dr. Robert Rosenson says that high levels of HDL usually signifies a healthy lifestyle.

People with higher HDL levels are less likely to be overweight, more likely to be active, less likely to be smokers and less likely to have prediabetes, Dr. Robert Rosenson, Cardiology specialist, via NBC.

Currently, the American Heart Association recommends the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about 150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.

Currently, the American Heart Association recommends the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about 150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.

The team's findings were published November 21 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology