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Calculate your cholesterol ratios to assess cardiovascular risk
Enter to also calculate LDL/HDL ratio
TC/HDL Ratio = Total Cholesterol ÷ HDL
LDL/HDL Ratio = LDL ÷ HDL
Cholesterol ratios compare different cholesterol measurements to provide insight into cardiovascular risk. The TC/HDL ratio is one of the most commonly used ratios and may be more predictive of heart disease risk than looking at total cholesterol or LDL alone.
A lower ratio is better because it means you have more "good" HDL cholesterol relative to your total cholesterol. HDL helps remove LDL cholesterol from arteries, so higher HDL improves your ratio.
Both are important. The ratio provides context by showing the balance between protective HDL and harmful cholesterol. However, LDL remains a key target, especially for high-risk patients.
An LDL/HDL ratio below 2.5 is considered good, with optimal being below 2.0. Ratios above 3.5 indicate elevated cardiovascular risk.
Yes, regular aerobic exercise can raise HDL by 5-10%, which improves the ratio. Exercise also helps with weight loss and overall cardiovascular health.