Emma L. Wightman

2.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
29 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Emma L. Wightman is a scholar working on Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Emma L. Wightman has authored 29 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Complementary and alternative medicine, 7 papers in Physiology and 5 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Emma L. Wightman's work include Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects (6 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (5 papers) and Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection (4 papers). Emma L. Wightman is often cited by papers focused on Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects (6 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (5 papers) and Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection (4 papers). Emma L. Wightman collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Saudi Arabia. Emma L. Wightman's co-authors include David O. Kennedy, C.F. Haskell, Jonathon L. Reay, Joanne Forster, Edward J. Okello, Georg Lietz, A. Wilde, Crystal F. Haskell‐Ramsay, Tristan P. Dew and Gary Williamson and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Sports Medicine and Marine Pollution Bulletin.

In The Last Decade

Emma L. Wightman

26 papers receiving 1.6k citations

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Herbal Extracts and Phytochemicals: Plant Secondary Metabolites and the Enhancement of Human Brain function

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Human iPSC-derived glutamatergic neurons with pathogenic KCNQ2 variants display hyperactive bursting phenotypes 2025 ·Neurobiology of Disease ·Maria Sundberg, Carole Shum, (unknown), Nina R. Makhortova, Cidi Chen, (unknown), Emma L. Wightman, (unknown), (unknown), Jennifer Howe, (unknown), Elizabeth D. Buttermore, Stephen W. Scherer, (unknown)	0
2	Phenotypic rescue via mTOR inhibition in neuron-specific Pten knockout mice reveals AKT and mTORC1-site specific changes 2025 ·Molecular Psychiatry ·Angelica D’Amore, Maria Sundberg, Rui Lin, (unknown), Kellen D. Winden, (unknown), (unknown), Dawid Gawliński, Sergio G. López, (unknown), Emma L. Wightman, (unknown), Meera E. Modi, Christopher J. Yuskaitis, Henry H.C. Lee, Alexander Rotenberg, Mustafa Şahin	0
3	Effects of a Scutellaria baicalensis / Crataegus laevigata , magnesium and chromium supplement on stressed individuals: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial 2025 ·Journal of Psychopharmacology ·Fiona Dodd, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Emma L. Wightman	0
4	The microscopic threat with a macroscopic impact: Microplastics along the southeast Florida reef tract 2023 ·Marine Pollution Bulletin ·Emma L. Wightman, D. Abigail Renegar	4
5	Incremental Doses of Nitrate-Rich Beetroot Juice Do Not Modify Cognitive Function and Cerebral Blood Flow in Overweight and Obese Older Adults: A 13-Week Pilot Randomised Clinical Trial 2022 ·Nutrients ·(unknown), Oliver M. Shannon, Gerard O’Brien, Edward J. Okello, Ellen Smith, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Emma L. Wightman, David O. Kennedy, John C. Mathers, Mario Siervo	10
6	The chronic effects of a combination of herbal extracts (Euphytose^®) on psychological mood state and response to a laboratory stressor: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind study in healthy humans 2022 ·Journal of Psychopharmacology ·Fiona Dodd, David O. Kennedy, Emma L. Wightman, Julie Khan, (unknown), (unknown), Philippa A. Jackson	3
7	Mental Performance and Sport: Caffeine and Co-consumed Bioactive Ingredients 2022 ·Sports Medicine ·David O. Kennedy, Emma L. Wightman	21
8	The Acute and Chronic Cognitive Effects of a Sage Extract: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study in Healthy Humans 2021 ·Nutrients ·Emma L. Wightman, Philippa A. Jackson, (unknown), Thomas Heffernan, (unknown), David O. Kennedy	17
9	Acceptability and Feasibility of a 13-Week Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Testing the Effects of Incremental Doses of Beetroot Juice in Overweight and Obese Older Adults 2021 ·Nutrients ·(unknown), Oliver M. Shannon, Gerard O’Brien, Edward J. Okello, (unknown), Sofia Rubele, Emma L. Wightman, Ellen Smith, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Inês Mendes, David O. Kennedy, John C. Mathers, Mario Siervo	10
10	A Randomized, Crossover Study of the Acute Cognitive and Cerebral Blood Flow Effects of Phenolic, Nitrate and Botanical Beverages in Young, Healthy Humans 2020 ·Nutrients ·Philippa A. Jackson, Emma L. Wightman, Rachel C. Veasey, Joanne Forster, Julie Khan, Caroline Saunders, (unknown), Crystal F. Haskell‐Ramsay, David O. Kennedy	27
11	Acute and Chronic Effects of Green Oat (Avena sativa) Extract on Cognitive Function and Mood during a Laboratory Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study in Healthy Humans 2020 ·Nutrients ·David O. Kennedy, Bernd Bonnländer, Stefanie Lang, Ivo Pischel, Joanne Forster, Julie Khan, Philippa A. Jackson, Emma L. Wightman	24
12	Acute Effects of a Polyphenol-Rich Leaf Extract of Mangifera indica L. (Zynamite) on Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study 2020 ·Nutrients ·Emma L. Wightman, Philippa A. Jackson, Joanne Forster, Julie Khan, J. Wiebe, Nigel Gericke, David O. Kennedy	27
13	The Acute and Chronic Cognitive and Cerebral Blood-Flow Effects of Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum DC.) Extract—A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study in Healthy Humans 2019 ·Nutrients ·David O. Kennedy, Emma L. Wightman, Julie Khan, Torsten Grothe, Philippa A. Jackson	14
14	Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant to Central Nervous System Function 2018 ·Nutrients ·David O. Kennedy, Edward J. Okello, Paul L. Chazot, Melanie-Jayne Howes, (unknown), Philippa A. Jackson, Crystal F. Haskell‐Ramsay, Julie Khan, Joanne Forster, Emma L. Wightman	73
15	The Acute and Chronic Cognitive and Cerebral Blood Flow Effects of a Sideritis scardica (Greek Mountain Tea) Extract: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Groups Study in Healthy Humans 2018 ·Nutrients ·Emma L. Wightman, Philippa A. Jackson, Julie Khan, Joanne Forster, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Ivo Pischel, David O. Kennedy	44
16	Cognitive and Mood Effects of a Nutrient Enriched Breakfast Bar in Healthy Adults: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Groups Study 2017 ·Nutrients ·David O. Kennedy, Emma L. Wightman, Joanne Forster, Julie Khan, Crystal F. Haskell‐Ramsay, Philippa A. Jackson	22
17	The effects of chronictrans-resveratrol supplementation on aspects of cognitive function, mood, sleep, health and cerebral blood flow in healthy, young humans 2015 ·British Journal Of Nutrition ·Emma L. Wightman, Crystal F. Haskell‐Ramsay, Jonathon L. Reay, Gary Williamson, Tristan P. Dew, (unknown), David O. Kennedy	82
18	Effects of resveratrol alone or in combination with piperine on cerebral blood flow parameters and cognitive performance in human subjects: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over investigation 2014 ·British Journal Of Nutrition ·Emma L. Wightman, Jonathon L. Reay, C.F. Haskell, Gary Williamson, Tristan P. Dew, David O. Kennedy	138
19	Behavioural effects of compounds co-consumed in dietary forms of caffeinated plants 2013 ·Nutrition Research Reviews ·C.F. Haskell, Fiona Dodd, Emma L. Wightman, David O. Kennedy	14
20	Effects of resveratrol on cerebral blood flow variables and cognitive performance in humans: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover investigation 2010 ·American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ·David O. Kennedy, Emma L. Wightman, Jonathon L. Reay, Georg Lietz, Edward J. Okello, A. Wilde, C.F. Haskell	333

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