Journal
No hype, no sales pitches, no exaggerated health claims. In the Fifty Five Journal, you’ll find in-depth information on active ingredients, clear guidelines for your daily life, and real-life stories from people who started out exactly where you might be right now.
Omega-6 and Omega-3: Why the Ratio Matters More Than the Absolute Amount
Most people think of amount when it comes to omega-3. Yet the ratio to omega-6 is just as decisive. In the Western diet, this ratio is on average 15:1; 4:1 would be optimal. That is no detail, that has consequences.
Omega-3 Dosage: How Much DHA and EPA You Need Daily
The EFSA recommendation of 250 mg EPA+DHA daily is a minimum value, not a target. Anyone who wants to know how much omega-3 really fits their daily life needs more than a single number. What the recommendations say, when more makes sense, and how to optimize intake and timing. Everything on the right omega-3 dosage.
Fish Oil or Algae Oil: Where Omega-3 Really Comes From
Fish is considered the omega-3 source par excellence. Yet fish do not produce DHA or EPA themselves. They eat it. Anyone who understands this also understands why algae oil is not the "vegan alternative" but the original source.
DHA or EPA: What Does What in Your Body?
DHA and EPA are named side by side on every omega-3 product, as if they were the same thing. But they are not. Anyone who understands what each fatty acid does in the body makes better decisions about their supply.
Omega-3 After 50: Why Needs Rise and What That Means for Your Supply
After 50, omega-3 does not automatically become more important, but certain body functions for which DHA and EPA are essential become more relevant. At the same time, the body's own conversion efficiency declines. A good supply pays off especially in this life stage.
Omega-3 for Women: What DHA and EPA Do in Every Life Stage
Omega-3 is relevant for everyone. But for women, there are specific life stages and physiological particularities in which needs rise and supply counts especially. From the cycle through pregnancy to postmenopause.
Omega-3 for Men: The Underestimated Factor for Heart, Mind, and Performance
For men, omega-3 is seen above all as a heart topic. That is not wrong, but it falls short. Cognitive function, physical performance, and a statistically lower omega-3 index make the topic more substantial for men than often assumed.
Recognizing Omega-3 Deficiency: Which Symptoms Are Typical and How to Check Your Status
An omega-3 deficiency rarely shows up through a single, unambiguous symptom. Still, there are patterns that can point to a suboptimal supply. And there is a blood parameter that reliably shows where you really stand.
Omega-3: How to Cover Your Needs and What DHA and EPA Really Do
Everyone has heard of omega-3. But few people know what DHA and EPA each do differently in the body, why plant sources alone are not enough, and why supply levels in Germany are systematically worse than assumed. The comprehensive omega-3 guide.