Weird side effect from sleep gummies? Vivid dreams & metallic taste??
So I've been taking these vegan sleep gummies (made with tart cherry, chamomile, and 5-HTP) for about a week. The first few nights were fine, but now I'm having the most VIVID dreams of my life. Like, last night I dreamt I was a carrot being chased by a giant rabbit. Also, everything tastes a bit metallic? Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the 5-HTP? I'm not complaining, just curious.
Dude, metallic taste is usually a sign of something else. Are you sure it's the gummies? I've never heard of that from sleep supplements. But vivid dreams? Oh yeah, that's a known thing with 5-HTP and melatonin. Your brain goes into overdrive when you're knocked out. I once dreamt I was a rhino charging through a farmer's market. Weird but harmless. Maybe cut back on the dose?
I've been taking sleep gummies for years (the old-fashioned kind with valerian root and melatonin). Never had a metallic taste, but I did have crazy dreams when I first started. They went away after a couple weeks. As for the metallic taste, could it be your toothpaste? Or maybe you're pregnant? LOL. Just kidding. But seriously, if it persists, see a doctor. Also, check if your gummies have artificial flavors – those can cause weird aftertastes.
Thanks for the replies! I checked the label and it's all natural, no artificial flavors. Maybe it's the tart cherry? I'll try taking them earlier in the evening and see if that helps. The dreams are wild though – last night I dreamt I was a kale leaf in a smoothie. At least I'm well-rested? LOL.
Haha, kale leaf in a smoothie? That's hilarious. But yeah, taking them earlier might help. Also, stay hydrated – metallic taste can be from dry mouth. Keep us posted! If you start dreaming you're a rhino, let me know. We can start a club.