Also note: not all REM cycles are equal! The longest and most closely-packed (next to each other) REM cycles come in the morning after about 5-6 hours of sleep. So to get to the "juicy" REM cycles you need to be able to sleep around 8 hours every day. Also note that melatonin is a natural substance created in the body, so as far as supplements go, it's probably the best, people report no side effects generally with it (with all supplements, start with low dosage and only increased over time as needed). Melatonin is however a REM suppressor, so taking too much or taking it in the middle of the night may prevent REM cycles and dreaming. On the other hand, taken before bed, it may result in a phenomenon known as "REM rebound" which occurs when you've not experienced enough REM cycles, your body will produce more and more densely packed REM cycles, this could be the reason people report vivid dreaming after taking melatonin.
In order for your body to get good sleep and thus good REM cycles, you should try to establish a regular sleep schedule, where you go to bed and get up and the same time every day, and your body will then get used to this schedule and you'll get nice dreams .
Regular exercise is also very good for promoting getting enough sleep.
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