The Harsh Truth About Supplements, Nutraceuticals & Ayurvedic Products in India – What No One Is Telling You

Most Indians buy supplements blindly. This post exposes the truth, scams, and shows how Aspkom is building real, effective wellness solutions.

Everyone’s Buying. No One’s Thinking.

Walk into any pharmacy, scroll through Amazon, or talk to your gym buddy — everyone’s consuming something. Whey protein, immunity boosters, ayurvedic tablets, fat burners, herbal tonics… the list never ends.

But ask them why, or what’s actually inside, and most won’t have a clue. The Indian supplement space has exploded. But it’s exploding without a compass.

We’re buying hope. Not health. And brands know it.

Supplements, Nutraceuticals & Ayurvedic Products: What’s the Difference?

TypeWhat It MeansWhat You Should Know
SupplementsSynthetic or isolated nutrients (e.g. Vitamin C tablets)Helpful in deficiency, but not a replacement for food or lifestyle
NutraceuticalsFoods or parts of food with medical/health benefitsOften sound fancy, but may be overhyped with weak clinical support
Ayurvedic ProductsHerbal/mineral-based formulations rooted in traditional medicineNeeds balance, personalization, and purity — often missing in mass-market variants

Most buyers don’t know the difference. And most sellers won’t tell them.

Contact directly: +91-9821181341 or ag@theaspkom.com

The Psychology Behind the Pill: How Brands Sell Hype

Big players use:

  • Fear-based marketing: “Boost immunity or fall sick”
  • Celebrity endorsements: “If he uses it, it must work”
  • Scientific buzzwords: “Clinically tested”, “proprietary formula”, “nano tech”

But here’s the inside truth: Many so-called studies are internal, unpublished, or designed to sell — not to heal. Most Ayurvedic or herbal products aren’t even required to show efficacy data if they stick to classical formulations.

So they sell stories, not science.

The Label Game: How to Read What Really Matters

Want to protect yourself? Start here:

Label ElementWhat to Look ForWhat It Might Mean
Ingredients ListLook for full disclosures, no vague terms“Proprietary blend” is often code for we’re hiding stuff
DosageCheck if it matches therapeutic RDAToo low = useless. Too high = dangerous.
SourceNatural, synthetic, or extract-based?“Natural” doesn’t mean safe. Look for standardization (e.g. 95% curcumin)
CertificationsFSSAI, AYUSH, GMP, ISOMore certs = more checks. But still not a guarantee of quality.

If it looks too perfect, it’s probably marketing.

Who Can You Actually Trust?

Let’s be real — the industry doesn’t lack knowledge, it lacks intent.

That’s where Aspkom steps in. We don’t just manufacture or market products. We guide businesses, startups, and individual consumers through real composition strategy:

  • Ingredients that actually work (backed by science and Ayurvedic logic)
  • Personalized guidance instead of generic advice
  • Ethics-first approach that focuses on outcome, not sales

And it’s led by Ashu Gaur — business consultant with real-world insight, not just certifications.

For Startups & Brands: Want to Create Products That Actually Work?

If you’re building a nutraceutical, supplement, or Ayurvedic brand and you’re tired of playing the copy-paste game:

  • Let’s build your R&D backbone
  • Let’s design compositions that earn trust and show results
  • Let’s create marketing based on education, not exaggeration

Aspkom partners with brands to build legacies, not just labels.

The Indian Wellness Revolution Needs Clarity. You In?

This is a call. To buyers: Start asking better questions. To businesses: Start building better products. To everyone: Let’s bring logic, tradition, and science together.

We don’t need another supplement brand. We need a supplement revolution.

Follow the journey. Ask the questions. Partner with purpose. This is Aspkom.

Need Guidance or Want to Partner?

Contact directly: +91-9821181341 or ag@theaspkom.com
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