News from FazTimes: New Delhi. Since the sudden death of 42-year-old actress and "Kaanta Laga" star Shefali Jariwala on June 27, worries about the safety of anti-aging methods have grown. Even though her death has been officially ruled an accident until a postmortem is done, doctors, regulators, and public critics are now closely looking at common beauty practices like skin-lightening injections, hormonal treatments, and intravenous (IV) supplements. Reports from BBC News, Al Jazeera, and Indian sources highlight a growing debate over the regulation and testing of certain treatments. The FDA's recent move to oversee laboratory-developed tests has sparked controversy, with some arguing it will ensure safety and others claiming it will stifle innovation.

🔍 What did happen on June 27?

Shefali Jariwala was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared her dead on arrival after she was found unconscious at home. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three others took her to the hospital, but she had likely passed away before reaching there due to a suspected cardiac arrest. The cause of death is still under investigation, with the autopsy report pending. Shefali, known for her iconic music video "Kaanta Laga" and appearances in Bigg Boss 13 and Nach Baliye, was 42. The cops quickly came to the conclusion that there were no signs of foul play. It was done at Cooper Hospital, which also made a First Information Report. The Economic Times said she had been getting anti-aging treatments for five to six years (easterneye.biz), even though she had never had heart trouble or taken medications.

Police found several anti-aging vials, vitamin pills, glutathione injections, and medicines for stomach pain at the home. She had been fasting all day for a puja. Between 10 and 11 p.m., she allegedly felt sick and shook, and she soon passed out (m.economictimes.com).

▩ Physicians List Possible Causes.

Medical experts say several complicated factors may have played a part:

Low blood pressure: The first medical reports talked about cardiac arrest, severe stomach complaints, and low blood pressure.
Dehydration and fasting: Taking medicines through an IV or a shot on an empty stomach can make your heart and blood pressure much worse (m.economictimes.com, ndtv.com).
IV glutathione and vitamin C: Dr. Rishi Parashar, a dermatologist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, warns that these treatments, especially IV mixtures that are not controlled, are not safe for long-term use. According to IndianExpress.com, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not cleared IV glutathione for skin lightening because it could cause low blood pressure, kidney damage, and allergic reactions.
Cardiologists like Dr. Dhirendra Singhania say that many celebs may use steroids, hormone replacement therapies, and other similar drugs without proper medical supervision, even though it is known that these drugs can raise the risk of heart attacks. He also discusses how constant worry and insufficient sleep characterize the lives of celebrities (ndtv.com).

How This News Affects People in Your Area

India has become more interested in wellness trends like glutathione injections and IV vitamin drips, thanks to social media and recommendations from famous people. Beauty salons often don't follow the rules, even though they offer quick results. Without medical supervision, many people don't know how the effects of multiple treatments add up or that they could put stress on their hearts.

Injecting popular pills like collagen, biotin, and antioxidants increases the likelihood of side effects. Cases like Shefali's should make people aware of how important it is to talk to trained experts about long-term risks instead of just depending on short-term fixes.

Concerning What the Medical Community Thinks

Heart doctor Dr. Anesh Jain at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune says that taking nutrients like glutathione and vitamin C during a fast can cause a sharp drop in blood pressure, which could lead to cardiac death. He points out that many anti-aging drugs are still in the testing phase and don't have long-term safety data yet (youtube.com, ndtv.com).
Dr. Rishi Parashar says that giving IV injections by many cosmetic experts who aren't trained as doctors increases the risk, especially when fake drugs are used. The US CDC approved Botox treatments that resulted in botulism in six people (indianexpress.com).
Dr. Singhania says again, "Hormone therapy, steroids, and not getting enough sleep are known risk factors." He says that everyone, even those who look busy and fit, should be careful (ndtv.com).

More generally, there are more heart attacks in young adults.

Shefali's death fits into a worrying trend happening across the country. Apollo Hospitals found that genetic conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia syndromes are often to blame for more than half of all coronary artery attacks in people under 50 years old in India (m.economictimes.com).

People are worried about the sudden deaths of famous people like Sidharth Shukla and Puneeth Rajkumar. In addition to lifestyle and stress, the unchecked use of cosmetic procedures has become a topic of discussion among people all over India.

What can readers do to help?

You should talk to a licensed healthcare worker before starting any anti-aging or cosmetic service.
Don't go without food or water during or right after strong nutrient infusions or intravenous shots.
Get regular checkups, stress tests, and ECGs to monitor your heart health.
Speak up if you observe a clinic using illegal drugs or if you have concerns about their safety protocols.
Reduce your stress, exercise, stay hydrated, and get enough beneficial sleep to improve your natural skin and heart health.

Finally, some words

We all want to be young and beautiful, but we should never put our long-term health at risk for them. The sudden death of Shefali Jariwala demonstrates the intricate link between lifestyle risks, regulatory gaps, and beauty industry trends.

As a warning to people in the area, self-care should include both medical advice and thoughts about how you look. Take advantage of this chance to look into health trends, push for safety rules, and make sure that beauty habits don't hurt people's quality of life when they're supposed to improve it.

Al Jazeera, NDTV, Economic Times, Indian Express, and Republic World have also covered this subject, according to BBC News.

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