Special Report: Rise & Shine

Patty Connors, high school principal
"I hate getting up in the morning".

Chris Damian, restaurant owner
"It's not uncommon for me to sleep right through the alarm".

If you are tired of being tired, there may be a new way to become a *morning person...overnight*.  It's called the Wake Up On Time pill. It's an herbal supplement made up of b vitamins, ginseng, amino acids, and guarana seed extract -- which is a form of caffeine.

Cathy Beggan, Wake up on Time creator
"Everyone has to get up in the morning and there was nothing to help you do it until now"

Maker's say take two before bed, and you will rise feeling refreshed and energized. 7News asked 3 people who hate getting out of bed--to give Wake Up On Time a try. 

Rebecca Brady, a college student, has a lot of late nights and early mornings.

Rebecca Brady, college student
"You're up early for class, you go all day. You have homework, you have exams, you have papers to write and you gotta be up the next morning".

She says the pills take a little getting used to.

Rebecca Brady, college student
"The first night, um was a little rough.  I was waking up, every couple hours, but then after the first night, I was sleeping through the night. I was actually waking up before my alarm went off".

They also seemed to work out well for Boston restaurant owner Chris Damien.

Chris Damian, restaurant owner
"I didn't really expect to get the results that I got. In the past I wake up somewhat lethargic, and it seems that now when I wake up 7 hours after I take it, I'm pretty much wide awake and ready to take the world on."

Plymouth High School principal, Patty Connors didn't "diss" the pills, but she was a little more skeptical.

Patty Connors, high school principal
"In the morning I felt it helped, but I don't know if it was in my head because I knew I was taking them".

Since the pills are an herbal supplement, they are not regulated by the FDA.  Nutritionist Alexa Schmitt, says one of the ingredients could pose a problem.

Alexa Schmitt, Nutritionist, Massachusetts General Hospital
"The biggest concern would be the caffeine in this large dose. Pregnant women should definitely try and stay away from the product and patients who have cardio vascular problems should stay away from it."

She says always let your doctor know what herbal supplements you are taking because some can interact and effect other medications. So if you are not a morning person, but looking to become one.... This could be the way to help you "rise and shine".

One bottle costs about $30. It's sold online but next month it will be available in stores including Walmart.

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