Higher HDL levels
are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. HDL levels lower than
40 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered worrisome, and levels higher than 60 mg/dL are considered excellent.
Is HDL cholesterol of 66 good?
Health experts say that men should aim for an HDL level of 40 to 60 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL), and women should aim for 50 to 60 mg/dL to protect against heart disease and stroke.