Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death on June 27 shocked everyone. The 42-year-old Kaanta Laga star collapsed at her Mumbai home. Her husband Parag Tyagi rushed her to Bellevue Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead.
The official cause of death is still not confirmed. But early reports suggest cardiac arrest, possibly due to fasting, anti-ageing injections, and medication taken together. The case has sparked health concerns and questions about mixing beauty treatments and fasting.
Shefali Jariwala Death: Can Fasting During Beauty Treatment Cause Risk?
Shefali was fasting for a puja that day. NDTV reported she took an anti-ageing injection in the afternoon and later had her usual medicines, all without eating. A police official told PTI, “Her blood pressure dropped drastically, and she began shivering, following which family members rushed her to the hospital.”
Doctors say this may be a case of polypharmacy, when many medicines or treatments are taken together, especially on an empty stomach. Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, from Wockhardt Hospitals, said, “Low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, or even cardiac complications” can happen if some drugs are taken without food.
Actor Pooja Ghai also shared that Shefali took a Vitamin C IV drip that day. She said, “It’s a very normal IV. We all take Vitamin C. Some pop it as a tablet, and others opt for a drip.”
Doctors warn that fasting can lower the body’s natural safety net. Without food, medicines get absorbed too fast. This can cause sudden BP drops or heart issues. Dr Ugalmugle added, “Taking medications with meals improves tolerability and safety by moderating how quickly they enter the bloodstream.”
Dos And Don’ts For All
Always consult a doctor – Before using supplements, medicines, or injections like glutathione or vitamins, ask your doctor.
Don’t take meds on an empty stomach – Check the label. Some meds need food to work safely.
Know your health – If you have heart issues or low BP, avoid combining fasting and wellness treatments.
Don’t blindly follow trends – Wellness routines aren’t one-size-fits-all. What works for others may not be safe for you, especially when fasting.
