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RAHWAY, N.J., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three in four Americans use a dietary supplement. Yet despite their prevalence, some experts say greater attention should be paid to when supplements should – and shouldn't – be used. In a new editorial from MerckManuals.com, Laura Shane-McWhorter, PharmD, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, addresses some of the things to consider around dietary supplements. 1. Diet vs. daily pills In many cases, it may be better to adjust your diet and lifestyle rather than take a daily pill, says Shane-McWhorter. A varied and healthy diet may be a better way to obtain nutrients. For example, it's typically better to eat salmon or another healthy fish a few times a week than it is to take a fish oil or omega-3 fatty acid supplement, says Shane-McWhorter. 2. Regulation requirements A common critique of dietary supplements is that they're not regulated. That's not exactly true, says Shane-McWhorter. Dietary supplement makers are required to follow good manufacturing processes and should report adverse effects under the Consumer Protection Act. Still, manufacturers are not required to disclose information on all ingredients to consumers, and the Food & Drug Administration does not analyze products before they're marketed and sold. Bottom line: there is less oversight into what's actually going into a bottle of dietary supplements, when compared with prescription drugs and over-the-counter products. 3. Consider the category In general, certain categories of dietary supplements may be more harmful than others, says Shane-McWhorter. Products including weight loss supplements, anything promoting bodybuilding, or "men's health" (sexual performance aids) can be particularly risky. Still, Shane McWhorter adds other supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, folic acid, and zinc may be useful in certain settings. 4. Always consult an expert Before starting any dietary supplement, it's important to have a conversation with your doctor. Some supplements can interact with the effectiveness and dosing of already-prescribed medications or treatments, among other concerns, says Shane-McWhorter. You can read more of Shane-McWhorter's advice on dietary supplements in this editorial on MerckManuals.com. About The Merck Manuals and MSD Manuals First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, The Merck Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the world's most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. As The Manual evolved, it continually expanded the reach and depth of its offerings to reflect the mission of providing the best medical information to a wide cross-section of users, including medical professionals and students, veterinarians and veterinary students, and consumers. In 2015, The Manuals kicked off Global Medical Knowledge 2020, a global initiative with the goal to make the best current medical information accessible by up to three billion professionals and patients around the world by 2020. The Manuals achieved that goal, and today its medical information is available in nearly 250 countries and in 14 languages. It's continuing its ambitious mission through outreach, education and creating new reliable medical resources. For access to thousands of medical topics with images, videos and a constantly expanding set of resources, visit MerckManuals.com or MSDManuals.com and connect with us on social media: For Consumers in the U.S. and its territories: X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. For Professionals in the U.S. and its territories: X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit and connect with us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. SOURCE The Merck Manuals

The Marine Stewardship Council Quality Mark Makes a Big Difference in the Production of Healthy, Sustainable Fish Oil FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctic Blue is a fish oil brand that specializes in producing clean, high-quality, full-spectrum fish oil from wild cod caught in the Barents Sea between Novaya Zembla, Spitsbergen and Northern Norway. The oil is known for its soft, smooth taste and the fact that it doesn't leave consumers with fishy burps after the fact. Arctic Blue is able to maintain this phenomenal degree of quality partly due to its insistence on working with fisheries that maintain an MSC certification. "All our fish products come from sustainable fisheries," explains company founder and CEO Ludo Van de Wiel. "Every fishery that we work with must bear the MSC quality mark." MSC stands for Marine Stewardship Council, and it refers to a uniquely rigorous set of standards. MSC-certified fisheries only source 100% wild fish and guarantee 100% sustainability. The nonprofit's mission is, in its own words, to "use our ecolabel and fishery certification program to contribute to the health of the world's oceans by recognising and rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood and working with our partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis." MSC has a long and well-established presence in the seafood industry. Its standards are seen as exceptional compared to other ecolabels, and their impact is greater. Along with the environmental benefits, MSC qualifications naturally create a higher standard for the fish oil itself. From a rigorous ecolabel to a preserver of quality, the MSC certification is a key factor in producing top-shelf fish oil products for health-conscious, earth-friendly consumers. "Our customers recognize us as a modern, forward-thinking company with principles and values," Van de Wiel concludes. "This is largely due to the fact that we'll never sell fish oil that doesn't have an MSC certification. It is a key factor that ensures our fish oil remains the premium option on the market." About Arctic Blue Arctic Blue is a Dutch brand that was created in 2015 by Ludo van de Wiel and operates out of Utrecht in the Netherlands. The founder and CEO is a fish oil expert with a master's degree in biotechnology from the renowned Dutch Wageningen University (an elite institution that focuses on health, nutrition, and agricultural studies). As a father of three, Van de Wiel wished to find a clean fish oil that could nourish his family without everyone struggling to swallow it in the first place. Arctic Blue is the realization of that wish. The brand's fish oils have an agreeable flavor profile and are sourced from the Arctic (Norway and Alaska) along with algae-based vegan alternatives, marine collagen, and other related products. Learn more at arctic-blue.com. Ludo van de Wiel Arctic Blue Omega BV 030-2447097 [email protected] SOURCE Arctic Blue