Can taking melatonin every night cause intense vivid nightmares?
1. Introduction Taking melatonin supplements every night can directly cause intense, vivid nightmares in some individuals. Exogenous melatonin alters natural sleep architecture, specifically by prolonging and intensifying the rapid eye movement phase of sleep, which is the primary stage where vivid dreaming occurs. When this stage is artificially extended or consolidated, the brain processes emotional … Read more