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  1. 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

    Article • Journal of Psychopharmacology, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  2. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males

    Article • American Journal of Men s Health, March 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  3. 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

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  4. The Problem of Curcumin and Its Bioavailability: Could Its Gastrointestinal Influence Contribute to Its Overall Health-Enhancing Effects?

    Article • Advances in Nutrition, January 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  5. Cognitive behaviour therapy and inflammation: A systematic review of its relationship and the potential implications for the treatment of depression

    Article • Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, April 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  6. Curcumin for neuropsychiatric disorders: a review of in vitro, animal and human studies

    Article • Journal of Psychopharmacology, January 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  7. Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, January 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  8. Salvia (Sage): A Review of its Potential Cognitive-Enhancing and Protective Effects

    Article • Drugs in R&D, November 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  9. Diet and Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Its Relationship and Potential Therapeutic Mechanisms of Action

    Article • The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, December 2015, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  10. A review of nutrient treatments for paediatric depression

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  11. Oxidative and nitrosative stress in ADHD: possible causes and the potential of antioxidant-targeted therapies

    Article • ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, April 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  12. 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

    Article • European Neuropsychopharmacology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  13. Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, October 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti, Professor Sean D Hood

  14. Saffron (Crocus sativus) for depression: a systematic review of clinical studies and examination of underlying antidepressant mechanisms of action

    Article • Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental, September 2014, Wiley

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  15. A review of peripheral biomarkers in major depression: The potential of inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers

    Article • Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti, Professor Sean D Hood

  16. Obesity and psychiatric disorders: Commonalities in dysregulated biological pathways and their implications for treatment

    Article • Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, August 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti

  17. A review of lifestyle factors that contribute to important pathways associated with major depression: Diet, sleep and exercise

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, May 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti, Professor Sean D Hood

  18. Multiple antidepressant potential modes of action of curcumin: a review of its anti-inflammatory, monoaminergic, antioxidant, immune-modulating and neuroprotective effects

    Article • Journal of Psychopharmacology, October 2012, SAGE Publications

    Dr Adrian L Lopresti, Professor Sean D Hood