Cholesterol Index Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Cholesterol Index is:

\[ CI = \left( \frac{TC}{HDL} \right) + \left( \frac{TG}{5} \right) \]

Where:

\(CI\) is the Cholesterol Index
\(TC\) is the total cholesterol level (mg/dL)
\(HDL\) is the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (mg/dL)
\(TG\) is the triglycerides level (mg/dL)

What is Cholesterol Index?

A Cholesterol Index, also known as a cholesterol ratio, is a calculation used by medical professionals to determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease. It is calculated by dividing the total cholesterol level by the high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good” cholesterol) level. A lower ratio indicates a lower risk of heart disease, as it means there is a higher proportion of good cholesterol in the body, which helps to remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) from the bloodstream.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Cholesterol (TC) = 200 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol (HDL) = 50 mg/dL
Triglycerides (TG) = 150 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ CI = \left( \frac{200}{50} \right) + \left( \frac{150}{5} \right) = 4 + 30 = 34 \]

The Cholesterol Index is 34.