Schlaf- und Morgenwohlbefinden-Studie

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female.
• Age 25-59 years.
• BMI ≥18.5 and ≤29.9 kg/m².
• Currently experiencing issues with sleep quality, falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking during the night.
• RU-SATED score ≤17.
• Willing and able to follow the study protocol.
• Willing to discontinue any other supplements (including nootropics, adaptogens, calming herbs), medications, herbal remedies, or over-the-counter sleep medications (e.g., zolpidem, diphenhydramine, Benadryl, ZzzQuil, Unisom, magnesium or melatonin products) used to assist with sleep during the study.
• Agree to limit alcohol intake within approximately 4 hours of bedtime throughout participation.
• Agree to limit caffeine intake to ≤400 mg/day (about 3-4 cups of coffee) and avoid ingestion of caffeine-containing products after 2:00 PM during the study period.
• Generally healthy and not living with any uncontrolled chronic disease.
• Resides in the United States.
• Willing to discontinue any restricted products and adhere to all required study assessments.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed chronic sleep conditions (e.g., insomnia, narcolepsy, REM Behavior Disorder, moderate to severe restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea).
• Current use of sleep-tracking technology (e.g., wrist-worn trackers, rings, smartphone apps) that could influence sleep behavior or perception.

Women currently undergoing perimenopause or experiencing vasomotor symptoms (e.g., night sweats).

• Use of hormone therapy (estrogen, progesterone, phytoestrogens) within the last 3 months.
• Diagnosed psychiatric disorders including major depressive disorder with acute symptoms, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder with active symptoms, and PTSD with frequent nightmares.
• Diagnosed neurodegenerative or chronic pain disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or uncontrolled fibromyalgia.
• Regular prescribed stimulant use (e.g., amphetamines such as Adderall/Vyvanse; methylphenidate such as Ritalin/Concerta; modafinil/armodafinil).
• Current use of CNS-activating antidepressants (bupropion, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, sertraline).
• Current or recent use of cannabis or THC-containing products (recreational or medicinal marijuana, CBD with measurable THC, synthetic cannabinoids) within the past 30 days.
• Employment in jobs disrupting nighttime sleep (e.g., night shift, rotating shift, excessive travel).
• Current use of prescription sleep aids.
• Introduction of any new sleep-related supplements, medications, herbal remedies, or melatonin products during the study.
• Use of any prescription or OTC products with sedative properties (e.g., melatonin, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, valerian, ZzzQuil, Advil PM) within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or habitual use ≥3 times per week prior to enrollment unless investigator-approved.
• Allergy or sensitivity to any study product ingredients.
• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive during the study period.
• History of substance abuse.
• Heavy alcohol use (≥8 drinks/week for women or ≥15 drinks/week for men).
• Participation in another research study now or within the next 7 weeks.
• Any condition or behavior that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with study participation or data integrity.