In metabolic syndrome, low HDL is defined as which threshold?

• A. Below 40 mg/dL in men or below 50 mg/dL in women, or on lipid meds
• B. Below 50 mg/dL in men or below 40 mg/dL in women
• C. Below 60 mg/dL for all
• D. Below 30 mg/dL for all

Answer: (A)