PANAJI
Patanjali scientists have announced that their herbal formulation ‘Immunogrit’, developed from traditional Ashtavarga herbs, can slow premature ageing. The research has been published in the international journal Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.
According to the study, Immunogrit helps regulate age-related changes in skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, cellular senescence, and collagen breakdown. It also balances ageing biomarkers such as p16, p21, p53 and β-galactosidase, while regulating enzymes linked to skin ageing.
Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved, said modern stress, pollution and unhealthy lifestyles were making people show early signs of ageing, including wrinkles by the age of 35 to 40.
“While many rely on costly allopathic treatments, the real solution lies in the wisdom of our ancient scriptures. Ashtavarga herbs improve strength, disease resistance, and delay ageing,” he said.
He added that Ayurveda was gaining global recognition and would one day be widely adopted as a mainstream medical system.
Immunogrit contains herbs such as Vidarikand, Meda, Shatavari, Kakoli, Kshirakakoli, Riddhi, Varahikand, Bala, Safed Musali, Shuddh Kauch, and Ashwagandha.
Dr Anurag Varshney, Chief Scientist at the Patanjali Research Foundation, said the study shows Immunogrit is “more than just a herbal supplement” and could play a transformative role in anti-ageing therapies.
