🧬 Anti-Ageing Supplements & Wellness Products: Are They Safe? A Doctor’s Perspective
By Dr. Manuj Sondhi, MD, DNB | Physician & Diabetologist
Founder, Nirvana Clinic – Greater Noida
🌟 The Wellness Boom: What’s Really Inside That Anti-Ageing Pill?
From Instagram to Amazon, anti-ageing pills, collagen powders, detox drinks, and wellness capsules are marketed as miracle cures. But can they actually improve your health—or do they carry hidden risks, especially for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or liver/kidney issues?
Let’s explore this growing trend with evidence-based clarity.
✅ Evidence-Based Anti-Ageing Therapies (Backed by Science)
- Metformin – Being studied in the TAME Trial for potential longevity benefits
- Rapamycin – Promising in animal studies, not approved for routine human use
- NAD+ boosters (like NMN, NR) – Limited human trials, expensive, unclear long-term benefits
- Core lifestyle interventions – Healthy sleep, clean diet, exercise, stress reduction
Note: None of these are officially approved as “anti-ageing drugs” yet.
⚠️ The Dangers of Herbal & “Natural” Supplements
- ❌ Unregulated by CDSCO/FSSAI or AYUSH
- ❌ Often lack human safety trials
- ❌ May harm liver or kidneys, especially in vulnerable patients
- ❌ Promoted by influencers or uncertified health coaches
Just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it’s safe—or effective.
❗ Why This Double Standard?
At Nirvana Clinic, we often observe patients hesitate to take a doctor-prescribed modern medicine, asking:
“Will this cause side effects, doctor?”
Yet the same patients buy collagen powders or herbal liver tonics from social media without reading labels.
👨⚕️ Why Doctors Are Cautious
- Ingredients in many supplements are not disclosed clearly
- Many have no data on safety in chronic illnesses (e.g. diabetes, CKD)
- Possible harmful drug interactions are unknown
- No standardized dosage or toxicity profile
We want patients to be safe—not just “inspired by a trend.”
💸 Are These Products Worth the Cost?
Most wellness supplements range between ₹3000–₹6000/month. But if the benefits are questionable and risks unclear, wouldn’t that money be better spent on:
- Medical consultations
- Nutrition advice from a certified dietitian
- Fitness or stress management programs
- Evidence-based blood tests and screenings
🧭 Nirvana Clinic’s Stand
We support a personalized, scientific, and cautious approach to any supplement use. Our principles:
- We only recommend supplements when clinically indicated.
- We screen for potential harm in patients with diabetes, hypertension, liver/kidney disease.
- We do not endorse unregulated products marketed on social media.
- We encourage lifestyle-based longevity over pill-based shortcuts.
🩺 Final Word: Health Should Not Be Influenced by Hashtags
Longevity and wellness are achieved through consistency, not capsules. Marketing is not medicine. Don’t replace a medical opinion with Instagram advice. Ask your doctor what’s safe for your body.
📍 Visit Nirvana Clinic – Greater Noida
Nirvana Clinic
Shop No. 11, LGF, Arcadia Complex
Eldeco Green Meadows, Pi 1 & 2, Greater Noida
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