India today is facing a silent but widespread health crisis. Despite the advancement of modern medicine, chronic illnesses linked to poor diet and nutrition are rising fast. More Indians are catching these diseases at a much younger age now – with 50 percent of heart attacks in Indian men occurring before the age of 50. Nearly one in five deaths in the country is tied to diet-related factors. And while food availability has improved, many people remain overfed yet undernourished, lacking the essential micronutrients needed to sustain long-term health.
The signs are everywhere. Persistent fatigue and low energy have become part of daily life for millions – with over 80% of Indians waking up tired, and a majority of urban youth reporting chronic exhaustion. At the same time, lifestyle-linked risks are surging. Nearly 70% of India’s urban population is overweight, and about 30% of adults show signs of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that drastically increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Meanwhile, the lifetime risk of cancer is climbing too, with one in nine Indians likely to be affected.
Underlying all this is a deeper issue that conventional healthcare often overlooks: chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and widespread nutritional imbalances – not just symptoms, but root causes of modern disease. Addressing these factors calls for more than short-term treatment. It requires a shift toward long-term, preventive care. This is where the idea of “Food as Medicine” is gaining real momentum – and with it, one of the most promising tools in natural healthcare: plant-based functional oils.
These oils are rich in phytonutrients – naturally occurring bioactive compounds found in seeds, herbs, and spices. Unlike synthetic drugs that typically act on a single pathway, phytonutrients are pleiotropic – they work across multiple biological systems simultaneously. Research shows they help regulate inflammation, support mitochondrial function, repair DNA, strengthen immunity, and even aid in hormonal and metabolic balance. In other words, they don’t just suppress symptoms. They help the body restore itself at a deeper level.
But for these benefits to take effect, how they’re delivered matters. Many nutrients lose their potency through poor absorption or degradation. Plant oils offer a superior delivery system – they improve the absorption of fat-soluble compounds, shield sensitive bioactives from oxidation and moisture, and allow for sustained, targeted release within the body. This makes them not only potent but efficient and reliable carriers of nutrition, ideal for ongoing preventive care.
One company working to bring this science into everyday health solutions is Voll Sante Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, founded in 2017 by Prof. Satya Dev Tiwari. After two decades in the pharmaceutical industry and a stint in academia at NMIMS, Satya became a firm believer in nutritional medicine. He saw the limitations of drug-based approaches to chronic illness and committed instead to developing natural, plant-based interventions that address root causes rather than just symptoms.
Voll Sante’s range of functional oil-filled HPMC capsules is an example of this vision in action. Instead of relying on conventional gelatin capsules – often derived from animal collagen and laced with preservatives, plasticizers, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals – Voll Sante uses a cleaner, safer alternative: plant-based hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). These vegetarian capsules are free from plasticizers, preservatives, allergens, starch, and gluten, and are suitable for those following vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.
What goes into the capsules is equally deliberate. While most supplements are made from powdered leaves or extracts, this format often results in lower concentration of bioactives, inconsistent dosing, and poor absorption – especially for fat-soluble compounds. Powders are also more prone to degradation from moisture, air, and light, and typically require synthetic excipients or binders to aid in controlled release.
In contrast, Voll Sante has formulated its supplements using plant-based functional oils – a medium that not only provides higher bioactive density, but also protects delicate compounds from oxidation and environmental damage. Oils enable better absorption of fat-soluble nutrients and ensure a slower, more targeted release in the body. This translates into more consistent, bioavailable dosing – a key advantage when dealing with chronic health conditions that require long-term, systemic support.
Each of their capsules contain a powerful blend of oils such as Black seed, Pumpkin seed, Moringa, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, and Hing – each known for its unique therapeutic properties. These oils are rich in phytonutrients like flavonoids, phytosterols, and saponins that work across multiple systems, helping to regulate inflammation, support hormonal balance, boost immunity, and reduce oxidative stress. They also play a role in improving heart health, joint mobility, digestion, skin health, and cognitive function, making the formulation both broad-spectrum and targeted.
Among these, Black seed oil, in particular, has shown promising clinical outcomes. A 2021 study involving participants with high blood pressure found that those taking black seed oil twice daily for eight weeks saw significant improvements in blood pressure, lipid profile, blood sugar, and oxidative stress markers – all closely linked to metabolic syndrome. The same study also observed an increase in HDL (good cholesterol) and Glutathione Reductase, an important antioxidant enzyme. These results support the use of black seed oil not just as a supplement, but as a valuable adjunct to conventional treatment for lifestyle-related disorders.
As India faces the twin burdens of rising chronic illness and unsustainable healthcare costs, Voll Sante is offering an alternative – one that’s grounded in nature, supported by science, and designed for everyday use. Through its functional oil capsules, the brand is making plant-based nutrition not just acceptable, but essential.