“The oral administration of astaxanthin (1, 5, and 25 mg/kg of body weight) showed a significant protection against naproxen (80 mg/kg of body weight)-induced gastric antral ulcer and inhibited elevation of the lipid peroxide level in gastric mucosa.”
“These results suggest that astaxanthin removes the lipid peroxides and free radicals induced by naproxen , and it may offer potential remedy of gastric ulceration.”