Non-HDL Cholesterol Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate Non-HDL Cholesterol is:

\[ \text{Non-HDL} = \text{TC} - \text{HDL} \]

Where:

\(\text{Non-HDL}\) is the Non-HDL cholesterol level (mg/dL)
\(\text{TC}\) is the total cholesterol level (mg/dL)
\(\text{HDL}\) is the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (mg/dL)

What is Non-HDL Cholesterol?

Non-HDL cholesterol is a measure of the "bad" cholesterol in your body. It includes low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, both of which can build up in the walls of your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, from your total cholesterol.

Example Calculations

Example 1:

Total Cholesterol (TC): 200 mg/dL
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): 50 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Non-HDL} = 200 - 50 = 150 \text{ mg/dL} \]

Example 2:

Total Cholesterol (TC): 180 mg/dL
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): 40 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Non-HDL} = 180 - 40 = 140 \text{ mg/dL} \]