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Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.

Nordic Naturals is headquartered in California, but the company began over 25 years ago with Norwegian fish oil that was vastly superior to the low-grade, poor-tasting supplements on the market at that time. As the company introduced higher-quality fish oil to Americans, its popularity grew. Based on customer feedback, it expanded its product line to include…

A growing share of Americans are turning to dietary supplements to treat ailments and boost their health. Nearly three in five adults, and more than a third of children and teens, now take at least one supplement, fueling a $60-billion-a-year market of products that aren’t regulated like drugs.

Depression is a potentially serious mood disorder. Herbal remedies may help reduce the symptoms, but there is little information about their long-term effects.