Mini Mathur talks about the importance of medical supervision in supplement use: 'Too many things can go wrong'

Actor Shefali Jariwala’s sudden passing on June 27 left the entertainment community deeply saddened, with many colleagues offering their condolences to her family. Reports indicate she had been using anti-ageing treatments on her own, which authorities are examining as a possible factor in her death.

Meanwhile, actor and model Mini Mathur emphasized the importance of taking such supplements only under professional supervision, sharing that she personally follows this advice.Pressure on Women to Look PerfectIn a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Mini opened up about the challenges women face regarding their appearance. She highlighted the societal pressure to always look perfect and stressed the importance of discussing these topics openly.

Mini said, “It’s not a glamorous conversation to have, but the fact is that people need to talk about these issues publicly so that the level of awareness around these things increases.

I’m not here to judge people who have taken certain treatments or gotten work done on themselves. All I believe is that there is no point in looking good if you are not feeling great on the inside.”Uncertainty Around Cause of DeathMini admitted that she lacks detailed information about Shefali’s case to make any assumptions regarding the cause of her death.

She said, “I am not qualified to talk about this. I am not aware of what her reports said, and I don’t believe in things that I read across the internet. Until a doctor verifies it, you really don’t know what caused her death.” However, she noted that the use of supplements like those reportedly taken by Shefali is quite common.Medical Supervision is CrucialShe further stated, “Everything you take should be under some kind of medical supervision.

No one here is a doctor who knows what kind of reactions anything will have, and it can have a negative effect on you. There is nothing wrong in taking supplements that enhance your health, and there are many people I know that take such supplements like glutathione. For me, medical supervision is paramount.”Mini’s Personal Health PrecautionsMini shared that she is extremely careful about what she allows into her body. “I check and double check if any needle entering my body has been taken out of a sealed package. I’m paranoid about all this. Too many things can go wrong. But yes, I take a lot of supplements… I have taken energising drips, but it’s always under medical supervision,” she explained.