What Is HDL Cholesterol?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Statistics
Males have been observed to have lower levels of HDL compared to women. This is also one of the contributing reasons to why men have a higher rate of atherosclerotic heart disease. The lowered rates of cardiovascular issues also applies to diabetics as HDL helps to decrease the effects of hypercoagulable state.
Based on epidemiological studies, high HDL levels were found to have a protective effect against cardiovascular issues such as heart attack and ischemic stroke. Meanwhile, lower rates increases the likelihood of atherosclerosis. Those with extremely low LDL levels still have a higher risk of cardiovascular issues if their HDL levels are not high enough.
Advertisement
