Author(s): Dr. Vijay Gokarn and Dr. Sanjay Tamoli

Abstract: Curcumin from commonly known Turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome extract is well recognized as an anti-oxidant and reported to have free radicals scavenging activity. The present research work is focused on comparative study of evaluating antioxidant activity of FMB Curcu^Zn extract powder (Standardized extract powder of Curcuma longa for Curcuminoid 95% & elemental Zinc NLT 1000ppm) vs Curcuma longa extract (95% Curcuminoid). Curcumin being a lipid or fat soluble molecule Lipophilic Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity assay was selected as a tool for establishing the antioxidant potentials between the two samples viz., FMB Curcu^Zn extract powder vs Standardized Curcuma longa extract (95% Curcuminoid). Based on the results of the Invitro assay it was concluded that FMB Curcu^Zn extract powder was having better antioxidant activity than the conventional Curcuma longa extract.