Preliminary study on phytonutrients constituents and the anti-oxidant potential of Gracilaria opuntia of Rameswaram Coast, India.

Abstract

Objective: Preliminary phytonutrient and invitro evaluation of Gracilaria opuntia.

Methods: Phytonutrient evaluation studied with various extracts like ethyl acetate, ethanol and purified water. The antioxidant potential was studied by DPPH, H₂O₂, NO and OH^- assays.

Results: The phytonutrient screening studies exhibits existence of various nutrient substituents. Also, a comprehensive anti-oxidant potential at 500 µg/ml in Gracilaria opuntia comparatively better than used standard.

Conclusion: Thus Gracilaria opuntia can be consider for curative disease from oxidative weakening in which in-vivo studies can be evaluated in advance.