Investigating the Effect of Daily CARDIO® Capsules Supplementation on Improved Sleep in Healthy, Urban-Dwelling Adults

Exclusion Criteria

• •Medication Restrictions:
• •Use of neuromodulatory therapy (latter including gabapentin, pregabalin, morphine and amitriptyline).
• •Current use of ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or have taken an ACE inhibitor within 3 months of screening.
• •Pregnant or lactating women
• •Smoking Status:
• •● Individuals who are smokers or have smoked within the past 12 months.
• •Sleep Aid Limitations:
• •● Use of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids, including both wellness and prescribed medications.
• •Sleep Disorder Diagnosis:
• •The presence of diagnosed sleep disorders. Alcohol
• •Alcohol abuse (4 drinks per day for women and more than 12 per week and 5 or more per day for men or more than 15 drinks per week) or substance use disorder.
• •Supplement Constraints:
• •● Use of fish oil, other marine oils (including algal or krill) and omega supplements is not allowed for the duration of the study, with a prerequisite of abstaining from these supplements for at least 3 months prior to participation.
• •Allergic to fish Epworth Sleepiness Scale score of ≥16
• •Any participant with a score of ≥16 will be advised to seek medical attention before entering the study to ensure that they have no undiagnosed medical conditions. If they are deemed medically fit and well they will be able to continue in the study.
• •Lifestyle Considerations No change in dietary habits, caffeine or alcohol intake or activities of daily living.
• •No shift work involving night shifts No change in use of vitamins and minerals