Ask the doctor: How low should my LDL go?
That said, the lower the LDL the better, so I would encourage you to moderate the amount of red meat, ice cream and full-fat dairy foods, and other sources of saturated fat in your diet. And remember that lipids are not the only heart-related risk factors that matter. In the face of a problematic family history, you can only help your prospects for cardiovascular health by controlling your weight, not smoking, and carefully managing any chronic conditions you might have, like high blood pressure and diabetes.
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