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The present invention relates to "a process for preparation of methyl ethers from curcuminoids". Curcumin and its derivatives have been shown to possess a number of pharmacological effects, especially antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidant properties of a number of ring substituted analogues of curcumin show that the highest antioxidant activity is obtained when the phenolic group is sterically hindered by the introduction of two methyl groups at the ortho position. Derivatives of curcumin and tetrahydrocurcumin are effective for the prevention and treatment of diseases causing increase of lipid peroxides. The active ingredients can be also added to food, beverage,a and feed.