Hello everyone! Today’s conversation is going to be very interesting because we have a special guest with us — Palak Midha, the founder of MyDuti and owner of one of India’s leading nutraceutical companies. She has helped countless women balance their hormones, reverse thyroid issues, and overcome joint pain. Many women credit her for regaining their health.
The first question I asked her was about her glowing skin — she looks incredibly healthy. I wanted to know what small habits she follows that help her stay this way and what her daily routine looks like. She shared that the glow on the skin comes from proper hydrationLight bounces off your skin when it is hydrated from the inside out, giving it a radiant appearance. Her first piece of advice is to stay hydrated—not just by drinking water, but by hydrating your cells. She recommends drinking water with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt first thing in the morning since it attracts water to the cells.Her second tip is about skin thickness and collagen. As we age, the skin becomes thinner and loses its glow. To boost collagen, she recommends eating Vitamin C-rich foods like amla (Indian gooseberry), broccoli, and capsicum. These aid in the production of more collagen, which thickens the skin and makes veins and dark circles beneath the eyes less noticeable.
Skincare products can work, but Palak emphasizes that 80% of skin health is internal, dependent on how your body feels and what nutrients you’re putting into it. When asked about her diet and which nutrients she prioritizes, especially for women, she highlighted iron as the most important — since women start menstruating around age 12, iron becomes essential Without B12, iron absorption becomes inefficient.
Another key nutrient is Vitamin D. Earlier, people used to get it naturally through sunlight and oil massages. However, today even newborn babies are being given Vitamin D supplements from day one, especially in countries like Germany. Palak shared that her own daughter started Vitamin D from birth, and she recommends this for long-term health.
In summary, for glowing skin and strong health, Palak recommends focusing on proper hydration (especially cellular hydration), eating foods rich in Vitamin C, and ensuring adequate intake of iron, B12, and Vitamin D — especially crucial for women.
Palak Midha explains that nearly 90% of Indians are deficient in Vitamin B12, and most B12 supplements are ineffective due to low stomach acid, which prevents proper absorption. She elaborates that MyDuti developed a chewable B12 supplement that dissolves in the mouth and bypasses the GI tract, making it directly absorbable into the bloodstream. This supplement also contains folate (B9) and B6, which are crucial for energy and cellular function. Palak stresses that she never recommends synthetic folic acid, especially for pregnant women, because it may backfire in individuals with MTHFR gene mutation—a condition found commonly among Asians.
When it comes to sleep, Palak shares that she sleeps for only 5 hours but wakes up fresh, without dark circles. Her secret? Magnesium—a vital mineral that relaxes blood vessels and supports deep repair during sleep. She doesn’t even use an alarm clock because her body naturally wakes up once the repair work is done. She points out that the “8-hour sleep rule” is a myth and that understanding your own biological clock is key. Another tip she shares is to sleep in a cool room (around 18–22°C), which enhances calorie burning and promotes better sleep by forcing the body to maintain equilibrium.
Regarding stress, she admits that women typically endure more stress because of their emotional complexity and multitasking obligations.To manage stress, she shares her mindset practice: she visualizes a dream or goal, and believes that within 6 months it can become reality if you align your energy and intention. According to her, the reason most wishes go unfulfilled is not due to lack of capability but due to negative emotional frequencies like resentment, anger, or unforgiveness, which block manifestations. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive internal environment to allow abundance and success to flow.
Palak Mehta shares that becoming a “guru” in life is easy once you understand that the outer world is a reflection of your inner state. Anger arises when someone does something wrong to you, but in reality, you end up punishing your own body. She shares a personal story of gifting someone who didn’t even open the gift. This made her reflect and realize that she had been doing the same to others—ignoring their efforts. From that day, she began raising her vibrational frequency by expressing gratitude to people and valuing every gesture.
She talks about the four pillars of a healthy lifestyle—sleep, stress, diet, and exercise. Regarding exercise, Palak emphasizes starting from where you are. She strongly recommends going to the gym twice a week for weight training, as home workouts often lack discipline. She even sent her mother, who had arthritis, to the gym and saw great results.
On the topic of diet, she discusses the importance of protein, whether or not you go to the gym. Protein is essential because muscle fibers break down even during basic activities like walking. Indian diets, especially vegetarian ones, often lack complete protein. That’s why her company has developed plant-based protein blends, combining pea and rice protein to ensure a complete amino acid profile. For kids, she recommends whey protein and magnesium salt baths when they complain of leg pain at night, as both help with muscle repair and relaxation.