New dimension was given to the demand of dietary supplements and we consider very useful the overview on current statistics and trends suggestively illustrated here, as well as the scientific evidence which support the health reasons for using phytopharmaceuticals since their health claims are still a debatable issue. In our opinion, manufacturers of herbal supplements, as key-actors involved in developing a safe and modern phytotherapy besides pharmacists, physicians and consumers, should be informed on topics like plant bioactive compounds, market research, and world health statistics in...