Thread: Odd Melatonin Experience

Well, melatonin isn't technically a sedative, it's a hormone. And you're right it does inhibit your REM cycles while it's in your system in the early part of the night, but because of this it creates a rebound effect that extends the duration of your REM cycles in the morning, which can be useful because it's typically easier to become lucid in the mornings.

Melatonin is a naturally occuring hormone in your body. When you are young your body produces enough. It's only when you get older that you MAY need to supplement it. I have taken it and I believe you can "overdose" on it. Too much will mess with you instead of help you. If you are below 40 or so. I'd stay away from it.