Overview

• Mumbai Police discovered anti-ageing medicines, skin-glow tablets and vitamin supplements during a search of Jariwala’s Andheri apartment as they investigate evidence of self-medication.
• Cardiologists warn that unsupervised IV infusions of glutathione and vitamin C can cause hypotension, electrolyte imbalances and sudden cardiac events in vulnerable individuals.
• Experts note that most beauty supplements lack FDA approval and long-term clinical safety data, raising concerns about polypharmacy and dosing protocols.
• Medical professionals are calling for mandatory pre-infusion screenings—such as ECGs, blood pressure checks and comprehensive lab work—to identify hidden cardiovascular risks.
• The global beauty supplement market is valued at about $4 billion and expected to top $7 billion by 2030, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements.