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What is an ideal cholesterol ratio?

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To calculate your cholesterol ratio, divide your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol number into your total cholesterol number. An optimal ratio is less than 3.5-to-1. A higher ratio means a higher risk of heart disease.
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An optimal ratio is less than 3.5-to-1.
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