New Study Suggests , 'Good' Cholesterol May Not, Protect Against Heart Disease.<br />NBC reports that a new study suggests that high levels <br />of HDL, otherwise known as 'good cholesterol,' <br />may not lower the risk of heart attacks. .<br />Researchers looked at data from almost <br />24,000 adults in the U.S. trying to understand <br />how cholesterol levels impact future risks.<br />Experts say that the findings are part of a growing <br />body of evidence showing that high HDL levels <br />do not offer protection from heart disease. .<br />Experts say that the findings are part of a growing <br />body of evidence showing that high HDL levels <br />do not offer protection from heart disease. .<br />It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day. <br />More and more studies are coming out <br />showing that HDL levels above 80 <br />are detrimental with regards <br />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.<br />It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day. <br />More and more studies are coming out <br />showing that HDL levels above 80 <br />are detrimental with regards <br />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.<br />According to the researchers, the algorithms <br />used to calculate a person's risk of coronary <br />heart disease need to be adjusted.<br />NBC reports that cardiology specialist <br />Dr. Robert Rosenson says that high levels <br />of HDL usually signifies a healthy lifestyle.<br />People with higher HDL levels are less <br />likely to be overweight, more likely to <br />be active, less likely to be smokers and <br />less likely to have prediabetes, Dr. Robert Rosenson, Cardiology specialist, via NBC.<br />Currently, the American Heart Association recommends <br />the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about <br />150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.<br />Currently, the American Heart Association recommends <br />the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about <br />150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.<br />The team's findings were published November 21 in<br />the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
