Shefali Jariwala's friend confirms she took Vitamin C IV drip on day of her death; experts discuss heart risks of anti-ageing treatments
Sneha Kumari | Jul 01, 2025, 16:51 IST
Highlight of the story: Shefali Jariwala’s close friend and actress Pooja Ghai disclosed that Shefali did take a vitamin C IV drip on the day she passed away. Experts discuss the heart risks of anti-ageing treatments. Read here to know more.
Shefali Jariwala's untimely death at the age of 42 has left the entertainment industry and her fans in shock. The cause of the sudden demise is not yet confirmed; however, earlier reports stated that the actor suffered a cardiac arrest. Amid this, there were also updates that Shefali was on anti-ageing medications; however, this has now been confirmed by her close friend, Pooja Ghai, in a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani.
Actress Pooja Ghai, who is Shefali Jariwala's close friend in the interview, opened up about Shefali's last moments and how her husband, Parag Tyagi, found her motionless at their home. Pooja shared that after dinner, Shefali had asked her husband to take their dog for a walk. This was when Parag was downstairs; he received a call from their house help almost immediately, urging him to come back upstairs since Shefali wasn't feeling well.
“What happened exactly, we will get to know after the postmortem, but from what I understand, she had dinner and told Parag to take the dog for a walk. 'As soon as he went down, the helper at home called him and said, "Didi is not feeling well," Pooja added. Pooja further recalled her conversation with Parag and said, "Parag said that she still had a pulse. And her eyes were not opening, and she just had dead weight to her body."
This is when he realised that something was wrong, and they rushed to the hospital. Pooja goes on to answer the next question about the anti-ageing drip, to which she clarified that on that day she did take the Vitamin C IV drip, but it is a normal thing to take Vitamin C, she added.
She said some people just pop up the tablet while others take it through IV drip. "She did take an IV drip on that day." However, she didn't know whether Shefali took the IV drip just hours before her death or not.
The revelations made in the interview have left everyone in shock, thinking Is vitamin C safe to use? “Vitamin C IV drips are safe when given by a skilled professional and in the right dosage. It can help boost immunity and reduce weakness, and fight off infections. It can help to improve overall wellness and reduce inflammation in the body. However, very high doses, or if given without medical guidance, can cause complications such as kidney issues or other severe reactions in a few people,” says Dr. Vaibhav Kalambe, Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, AIMS Hospital, Dombivli.
“In rare cases, it can be risky or even fatal for people. So, don’t take anything without the expert’s knowledge.”
As interest in anti-ageing treatments grows, many wonder whether these therapies have any impact on cardiac health and if they could potentially raise the risk of heart attacks. “The connection between anti-ageing treatments and heart health is still being studied, and there is no confirmed direct link showing that these treatments cause heart attacks,” says Dr. Rahul Mehrotra, Chief - NIC & Clinical Cardiology, Artemis Hospitals.
Dr. Mehrotra adds, “Some anti-ageing injections, like hormone-based therapies or high-dose antioxidants like glutathione, may change blood pressure, metabolism, or heart rhythm in some people, especially if they already have health problems.”
These treatments are meant to make you feel better and look better, but they could be dangerous if you don't have a doctor watch over you. It's important to know that everybody reacts differently. “Before beginning anti-ageing treatments, individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other health risks should consult their doctor to ensure the therapy is safe and won’t worsen their condition. Safety should come before quick cosmetic results,” he warns.
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Actress Pooja Ghai, who is Shefali Jariwala's close friend in the interview, opened up about Shefali's last moments and how her husband, Parag Tyagi, found her motionless at their home. Pooja shared that after dinner, Shefali had asked her husband to take their dog for a walk. This was when Parag was downstairs; he received a call from their house help almost immediately, urging him to come back upstairs since Shefali wasn't feeling well.
“What happened exactly, we will get to know after the postmortem, but from what I understand, she had dinner and told Parag to take the dog for a walk. 'As soon as he went down, the helper at home called him and said, "Didi is not feeling well," Pooja added. Pooja further recalled her conversation with Parag and said, "Parag said that she still had a pulse. And her eyes were not opening, and she just had dead weight to her body."
Shefali Jariwala
Shefali Jariwala took a vitamin C IV drip on the day she died
This is when he realised that something was wrong, and they rushed to the hospital. Pooja goes on to answer the next question about the anti-ageing drip, to which she clarified that on that day she did take the Vitamin C IV drip, but it is a normal thing to take Vitamin C, she added.
She said some people just pop up the tablet while others take it through IV drip. "She did take an IV drip on that day." However, she didn't know whether Shefali took the IV drip just hours before her death or not.
Is Vitamin C IV drip safe to use, or is it fatal?
The revelations made in the interview have left everyone in shock, thinking Is vitamin C safe to use? “Vitamin C IV drips are safe when given by a skilled professional and in the right dosage. It can help boost immunity and reduce weakness, and fight off infections. It can help to improve overall wellness and reduce inflammation in the body. However, very high doses, or if given without medical guidance, can cause complications such as kidney issues or other severe reactions in a few people,” says Dr. Vaibhav Kalambe, Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, AIMS Hospital, Dombivli.
“In rare cases, it can be risky or even fatal for people. So, don’t take anything without the expert’s knowledge.”
Is there a link between anti-ageing treatments and cardiac health? Can they lead to heart attacks?
As interest in anti-ageing treatments grows, many wonder whether these therapies have any impact on cardiac health and if they could potentially raise the risk of heart attacks. “The connection between anti-ageing treatments and heart health is still being studied, and there is no confirmed direct link showing that these treatments cause heart attacks,” says Dr. Rahul Mehrotra, Chief - NIC & Clinical Cardiology, Artemis Hospitals.
Dr. Mehrotra adds, “Some anti-ageing injections, like hormone-based therapies or high-dose antioxidants like glutathione, may change blood pressure, metabolism, or heart rhythm in some people, especially if they already have health problems.”
These treatments are meant to make you feel better and look better, but they could be dangerous if you don't have a doctor watch over you. It's important to know that everybody reacts differently. “Before beginning anti-ageing treatments, individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other health risks should consult their doctor to ensure the therapy is safe and won’t worsen their condition. Safety should come before quick cosmetic results,” he warns.
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