Publications: Lopresti, Adrian
Journal Article
Lopresti, A.L. (2019) It is time to investigate integrative approaches to enhance treatment outcomes for depression? Medical Hypotheses, 126 . pp. 82-94.
Lopresti, A.L., Drummond, P.D. and Smith, S.J. (2019) A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study examining the hormonal and vitality effects of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in aging, overweight males. American Journal of Men's Health, 13 (2).
Lopresti, A.L. (2018) The Problem of Curcumin and Its Bioavailability: Could Its Gastrointestinal Influence Contribute to Its Overall Health-Enhancing Effects? Advances in Nutrition, 9 (1). pp. 41-50.
Lopresti, A.L., Drummond, P.D., Inarejos-García, A.M. and Prodanov, M. (2018) affron ® , a standardised extract from saffron (Crocus sativus L.) for the treatment of youth anxiety and depressive symptoms: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 232 . pp. 349-357.
Lopresti, A.L., Gupta, H. and Smither, S.J. (2018) A poly-herbal blend (Herbagut®) on adults presenting with gastrointestinal complaints: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 18 (1). Article number 98.
Lopresti, A.L. (2017) Cognitive behaviour therapy and inflammation: A systematic review of its relationship and the potential implications for the treatment of depression. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 51 (6). pp. 565-582.
Lopresti, A.L. (2017) Curcumin for neuropsychiatric disorders: a review of in vitro, animal and human studies. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 31 (3). pp. 287-302.
Lopresti, A.L. and Drummond, P.D. (2017) Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207 . pp. 188-196.
Lopresti, A.L. (2017) Salvia (Sage): A review of its potential cognitive-enhancing and protective effects. Drugs in R&D, 17 (1). pp. 53-64.
Lopresti, A.L., Maes, M., Meddens, M.J.M., Maker, G.L., Arnoldussen, E. and Drummond, P.D. (2015) Curcumin and major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the potential of peripheral biomarkers to predict treatment response and antidepressant mechanisms of change. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 25 (1). pp. 38-50.
Lopresti, A.L. and Jacka, F.N. (2015) Diet and Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Its Relationship and Potential Therapeutic Mechanisms of Action. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 21 (12). pp. 733-739.
Lopresti, A.L. (2015) Oxidative and nitrosative stress in ADHD: Possible causes and the potential of antioxidant-targeted therapies. ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 7 (4). pp. 237-247.
Lopresti, A.L. (2015) A review of nutrient treatments for paediatric depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 181 (August). pp. 24-32.
Lopresti, A.L., Maes, M., Maker, G.L., Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D. (2014) Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 167 . pp. 368-375.
Lopresti, A.L. and Drummond, P.D. (2014) Saffron (Crocus sativus) for depression: A systematic review of clinical studies and examination of underlying antidepressant mechanisms of action. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 29 (6). pp. 517-527.
Lopresti, A.L., Maker, G.L., Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D. (2014) A review of peripheral biomarkers in major depression: The potential of inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 48 . pp. 102-111.
Lopresti, A.L. and Drummond, P.D. (2013) Obesity and psychiatric disorders: Commonalities in dysregulated biological pathways and their implications for treatment. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 45 . pp. 92-99.
Lopresti, A.L., Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D. (2013) A review of lifestyle factors that contribute to important pathways associated with major depression: Diet, sleep and exercise. Journal of Affective Disorders, 148 (1). pp. 12-27.
Lopresti, A.L., Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D. (2012) Multiple antidepressant potential modes of action of curcumin: A review of its anti-inflammatory, monoaminergic, antioxidant, immune-modulating and neuroprotective effects. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 26 (12). pp. 1512-1524.
Book Chapter
Lopresti, A.L. (2015) Contribution of Diet and Exercise in the Pathogenesis of Major Depression. In: Farooqui, T. and Farooqui, A.A., (eds.) Diet and Exercise in Cognitive Function and Neurological Diseases. Wiley Blackwell, Hoboken, New Jersey, pp. 93-104.
Thesis
Lopresti, A.L. (2014) Dysregulated biological pathways in major depression: An examination of the antidepressant effects of curcumin. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.
