Blending Nature And Science For Good Health & Well-Being

Zeroharm offers certified plant-based supplements for varied health issues

Serial entrepreneurs and husband-wife duo Sachin and Shweta Darbarwar set up their maiden venture called Simply Fresh in 2013, intending to combine technology and farming to grow beneficial plants and herbs. Over the years, the couple developed a deep understanding of medicinal plants and finally entered the nutraceutical market with the phytopharmaceutical brand Zeroharm. For context, phytopharmaceuticals refer to herbal medicines that use active plant components to deliver health benefits.

The D2C brand offers 34 SKUs for skin and hair care, immunity boosting, weight management, joint care, diabetes control, heart health and more. It has served more than 1.5 Lakh people and claims that 65% are repeat customers. Zeroharm clocked INR 6 Cr in revenue in FY22.

The health supplements startup has developed patent-pending nanotechnology for encapsulating and administering potent plant components. This will enhance their permeation through sustained release and prevent them from potential degradation. “In simple terms, our technology ensures that plant-based nutrients (phytonutrients) and other active ingredients can evade digestive enzymes and enter the bloodstream for better efficacy,” said Shweta. Zeroharm products are developed in-house, and these are certified by the U.S. FDA, as well as the FSSAI (Foreign Safety and Standards Authority of India), the APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

In 2023, the brand plans to add 125 more health supplements across categories. It has already started shipping to the US, New Zealand and the EU and aims to enter more global markets by that time.