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Cardiovascular
HDL-C
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol — involved in reverse cholesterol transport from arteries back to the liver.
Optimal Range
> 50 mg/dL (men) · > 60 mg/dL (women)
Why It Matters
HDL helps remove cholesterol from arterial walls. However, extremely high HDL (>90 mg/dL) may paradoxically indicate dysfunction and does not always confer additional cardiovascular protection.