Cholesterol 7.4 mmol/L is considered elevated.
Appropriate range of cholesterol: <5.18mmol/L; borderline elevated: 5.18~6.18mmol/L; elevated: ≥6.19mmol/L.
10% to 20% of blood cholesterol is taken in from food and the rest is mainly synthesized by tissues such as the liver (70% to 80%) and adrenal glands.
Cholesterol is used as a component of cell membranes to maintain cell form and function, and is a precursor to steroid hormones and vitamin D, etc.; cholesterol is converted to bile acids in the liver, and is excreted into the intestines with bile.
Increased cholesterol is one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease, and the incidence of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease is higher in people with high cholesterol; elevated cholesterol is seen in diabetes mellitus, nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism, obstruction of the common bile ducts, prolonged high-fat diets, stress, or pregnancy.
Cholesterol 7.4mmol/L, which is elevated cholesterol, should be rechecked in 2~4 weeks, attention should be paid to improve the lifestyle, and go to the regular hospital.