The sudden death of Shefali Jariwala, the actress and model best known for her "Kaanta Laga" appearance, has prompted investigations into the possible role of self-medication. Jariwala, 42, was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai on June 27 but was declared dead upon arrival.

Initial reports pointed to cardiac arrest as the cause of death, but subsequent findings have led to a broader investigation. Police reports indicate that two boxes of beauty and self-care supplements were discovered at her residence, none of which were prescribed by a doctor. This has raised concerns about the potential risks associated with unregulated beauty products and self-medication.

According to her husband, Parag Tyagi, Shefali had been fasting for a Satyanarayan Pooja performed at their residence. He also told police that she had collapsed a day before after consuming food. Doctors at RN Cooper Hospital suspect that a sudden drop in blood pressure may have contributed to her death.

Among the items found in her apartment were anti-aging medicines, skin glow tablets, vitamin supplements, and glutathione injections. While her family stated that Shefali was not taking the tablets on a doctor's consultation but it did not affect her health.

Medical experts are cautioning against the unsupervised use of such treatments. While substances like glutathione and Vitamin C are not inherently dangerous, their misuse or interaction with other drugs can lead to complications. Doctors also believe that the use of beauty and health supplements without medical supervision can have dangerous, sometimes hidden, effects.

Shefali's death has sparked a wider conversation about the pressures of social media and the obsession with agelessness and perfection. The easy availability of unregulated treatments, often promoted by social media influencers, can have disastrous consequences when used without proper medical advice.

Adding complexity to the situation is Shefali's history of epilepsy, which she had managed since the age of 15. Although no seizure was witnessed before her collapse, experts have not ruled out epilepsy-related complications. She had also spoken publicly about struggling with emotional health and depression, factors that can aggravate epilepsy.

The Mumbai Police have registered a case of Accidental Death (ADR) and have ruled out any foul play. A final post-mortem report is expected in a few days. Shefali Jariwala was cremated in Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium on Saturday evening.

This incident serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the dangers of self-medication and the importance of seeking medical advice before using any supplements or treatments. It also brings to light the potential risks associated with unregulated beauty products and the pressures exerted by social media on individuals to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.