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I recently received an e-mail outlining a study titled "Echinacea and Truth in Labeling," which appeared in the ARCHIVES March 24, 2003.¹ I feel compelled to let readers know that there is a gross inaccuracy in the "Background" section of the article, which states that Echinacea represents 10% of the dietary supplement market in the United States. This statement is totally false. Echinacea does not represent anywhere near 10% of the dietary supplement market in the United States.

Raj K. Chopra, MS
Westbury, NY

1. Gilroy CM, Steiner JF, Byers T, Shapiro H, Georgian W. Echinacea and truth in labeling. Arch Intern Med.2003;163:699-704. FREE FULL TEXT

Arch Intern Med. 2003;163:2536.

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