Publications: Lopresti, Adrian

2022

Sarris, J., Ravindran, A., Yatham, L.N., Marx, W., Rucklidge, J.J., McIntyre, R.S., Akhondzadeh, S., Benedetti, F., Caneo, C., Cramer, H., Cribb, L., de Manincor, M., Dean, O., Deslandes, A.C., Freeman, M.P., Gangadhar, B., Harvey, B.H., Kasper, S., Lake, J., Lopresti, A.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Lu, L., Metri, N-J, Mischoulon, D., Ng, C.H., Nishi, D., Rahimi, R., Seedat, S., Sinclair, J., Su, K-P, Zhang, Z-J and Berk, M. (2022) Clinician guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Taskforce. The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry . pp. 1-32.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2022) Potential role of curcumin for the treatment of major depressive disorder. CNS Drugs, 36 . pp. 123-141.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2022) The effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplementation on cognitive function in Adults with Self-Reported mild cognitive complaints: A randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 . Art. 843512.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Smith, S.J. (2022) An examination into the mental and physical effects of a saffron extract (affron®) in recreationally-active adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 19 (1). pp. 219-238.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Metse, A.P.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024 and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2022) A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of an Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) extract (HolixerTM) on stress, mood, and sleep in adults experiencing stress. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 . Art. 965130.

2021

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Smith, S.J. (2021) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for the treatment and enhancement of mental and physical conditions: A systematic review of human trials. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 28 . Art. 100434.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Ali, S., Metse, A.P.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024, Kalns, J. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2021) Effects of a Bacopa monnieri extract (Bacognize®) on stress, fatigue, quality of life and sleep in adults with self-reported poor sleep: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Functional Foods, 85 . Art. 104671.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Smith, S.J. (2021) The Effects of a Saffron Extract (affron®) on Menopausal Symptoms in Women during Perimenopause: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of Menopausal Medicine, 27 (2). pp. 66-78.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Majeed, M. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2021) Effects of an Oroxylum indicum extract (Sabroxy®) on cognitive function in adults with Self-reported mild cognitive impairment: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 13 . Art. 728360.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Rea, A. and Michel, S. (2021) Efficacy of a curcumin extract (Curcugen™) on gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiota in adults with self-reported digestive complaints: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21 (1). Art. 40.

Smith, S.J., Teo, S.Y.M., Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Heritage, B.ORCID: 0000-0002-6437-7232 and Fairchild, T.J.ORCID: 0000-0002-3975-2213 (2021) Examining the effects of calorie restriction on testosterone concentrations in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews, 80 (5). pp. 1222-1236.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2021) Modulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis by plants and phytonutrients: a systematic review of human trials. Nutritional Neuroscience .

Sarris, J., Marx, W., Ashton, M.M., Ng, C.H., Galvao-Coelho, N., Ayati, Z., Zhang, Z-J, Kasper, S., Ravindran, A., Harvey, B.H., Lopresti, A.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Mischoulon, D., Amsterdam, J., Yatham, L.N. and Berk, M. (2021) Plant-based Medicines (Phytoceuticals) in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: A Meta-review of Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials: Les médicaments à base de plantes (phytoceutiques) dans le traitement des troubles psychiatriques: une méta-revue des méta-analyses d’essais randomisés contrôlés. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry .

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2021) An investigation into an evening intake of a saffron extract (affron®) on sleep quality, cortisol, and melatonin concentrations in adults with poor sleep: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-dose study. Sleep Medicine, 86 . pp. 7-18.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Smith, S.J. (2021) An investigation into the anxiety-relieving and mood-enhancing effects of Echinacea angustifolia (EP107™): A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 293 . pp. 229-237.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Jackson-Michel, S. and Fairchild, T.ORCID: 0000-0002-3975-2213 (2021) An investigation into the effects of a curcumin extract (Curcugen®) on osteoarthritis pain of the knee: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Nutrients, 14 (1). Article 41.

2020

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2020) Association between micronutrients and heart rate variability: A review of human studies. Advances in Nutrition, 11 (3). pp. 559-575.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Metse, A.P.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024 and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2020) Effects of saffron on sleep quality in healthy adults with self-reported poor sleep: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 16 (6). pp. 937-947.

Smith, S.J., Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Teo, S.Y.M. and Fairchild, T.J.ORCID: 0000-0002-3975-2213 (2020) Examining the effects of herbs on testosterone concentrations in men: A systematic review. Advances in Nutrition, 12 (3). pp. 744-765.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2020) Herbal treatments for migraine: A systematic review of randomised‐controlled studies. Phytotherapy Research, 34 (10). pp. 2493-2517.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Metse, A.P.ORCID: 0000-0002-8641-1024, Foster, T. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2020) The feasibility and efficacy of a brief integrative treatment for adults with depression and/or anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 25 .

2019

Marx, W., Lane, M., Rocks, T., Ruusunen, A., Loughman, A., Lopresti, A.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Marshall, S., Berk, M., Jacka, F. and Dean, O.M. (2019) Effect of saffron supplementation on symptoms of depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews, 77 (8). pp. 557-571.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (2019) Efficacy of a standardised saffron extract (affron®) as an add-on to antidepressant medication for the treatment of persistent depressive symptoms in adults: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 33 (11). pp. 1415-1427.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2019) It is time to investigate integrative approaches to enhance treatment outcomes for depression? Medical Hypotheses, 126 . pp. 82-94.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2019) Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress: Relevance to the pathophysiology and treatment of depression. In: Quevedo, J., Carvalho, A.F. and Carlos, A., (eds.) Neurobiology of Depression. Academic Press, pp. 159-168.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2019) The effects of psychological and environmental stress on micronutrient concentrations in the body: A review of the evidence. Advances in Nutrition, 11 (1). pp. 103-112.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Smith, S.J., Malvi, H. and Kodgule, R. (2019) An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract. Medicine, 98 (37).

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 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).

2018

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737, 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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, 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.

2017

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2017) Salvia (Sage): A review of its potential cognitive-enhancing and protective effects. Drugs in R&D, 17 (1). pp. 53-64.

2015

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (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.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Maes, M., Meddens, M.J.M., Maker, G.L.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Arnoldussen, E. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2015) A review of nutrient treatments for paediatric depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 181 (August). pp. 24-32.

2014

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Maes, M., Maker, G.L.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 (2014) Dysregulated biological pathways in major depression: An examination of the antidepressant effects of curcumin. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Maker, G.L.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.

2013

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839 and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.

2012

Lopresti, A.L.ORCID: 0000-0002-6409-7839, Hood, S.D. and Drummond, P.D.ORCID: 0000-0002-3711-8737 (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.