What Is Non-HDL Cholesterol?

Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting HDL from total cholesterol. It captures ALL bad cholesterol types.

How to Calculate

• Non-HDL = Total cholesterol − HDL
• Example: Total 200 − HDL 50 = Non-HDL 150

Goals

• Below 130 mg/dL for most people
• Below 100 mg/dL for high-risk patients

Why It Matters

• Includes LDL + VLDL + IDL (all atherogenic)
• Doesn't require fasting
• Better predictor than LDL alone in some studies