Table 1.
Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Hypnea musciformis and Acanthophora muscoides.
| Parameter (Unit) * | H. musciformis | A. muscoides |
|---|---|---|
| Total phenolic content (mg GAE/g) | 10.05 a ± 0.19 | 7.12 b ± 0.01 |
| Total flavonoid content (mg CE/g) | 9.5 a ± 0.24 | 8.21 b ± 0.29 |
| DPPH scavenging ability (%) | 13.43 a ± 0.38 | 7.12 b ± 0.01 |
| H2O2 scavenging ability (%) | 40.45 a± 0.54 | 23.17 b ± 0.40 |
| Ferric ion reducing power (%) | 0.68 a ± 0.01 | 0.44 b ± 0.02 |
* Values presented are averages of three measurements ± standard deviation. Superscript letters denote significant differences (p < 0.005).