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DREAM: Sleep That Actually Restores You

The deep, restorative, vivid-dream sleep your body is supposed to produce on its own. Without melatonin overdose and without the hangover the next day.

Based on research by Shawn Wells, MPH, RD

Sleep is arguably the biggest health challenge of our time. The CDC says 35% of adults get less than 7 hours, and Shawn Wells believes the real number is higher because most people underreport. Worse, the people who do sleep often don't get the kind of sleep that restores them. Blue light, ambient stress, late screens, and overstimulated nervous systems mean we fall asleep but never get into deep, restorative REM.

DREAM is a five-ingredient sleep stack designed to support REM, support memory consolidation, and help your body relearn its natural sleep rhythm. Magnesium for muscle relaxation. GABA for nervous system wind-down. Mugwort and DMAE for vivid, lucid dreaming. And a microdose of melatonin, one-tenth of what most products use, just enough to signal it's time.

DREAM is built to support your body's own sleep architecture, not override it. The kind of sleep where you wake up actually restored, with dreams you remember.
Shawn Wells, MPH, RD, Formulator, DREAM

Shawn Wells lost a decade of sleep to fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's, and chronic stress. He knows what it is to lie awake. He also knows the trap of most commercial sleep shortcuts: many of them work by sedation rather than by supporting your body's own sleep architecture. Melatonin works for jet lag, but most products contain 5-10mg, fifty times the actual physiological dose, which over time can suppress the body's own production. Alcohol knocks you out but destroys the second half of the night.

DREAM is what he built when he wanted to actually sleep, not just lose consciousness. Each ingredient was chosen for one of three jobs: drop the body into rest mode, drop the brain into sleep mode, or enhance the dreaming itself. The result is a formula that feels different from any sleep support most people have ever used. You go down easily. You stay down. The dreams are extraordinary. And the morning after, you feel like you've been somewhere restorative.

Formulated By Shawn Wells

Co-Created By Vishen Lakhiani

I take DREAM every night when I travel. This is the formula I wanted during my chronic illness years. It's the difference between losing consciousness and actually sleeping.
Shawn Wells, MPH, RD

Sleep is the hidden epidemic
35%+ of adults sleep less than 7 hours. Most who do don't get restorative REM. The downstream effects on cognition, mood, and longevity are massive.
Wine and quick fixes have a cost
The shortcuts most people reach for at bedtime knock you out without actually delivering the deep, REM-rich sleep that restores you. They sedate. They don't restore.
The right tool for each phase
Falling asleep, staying asleep, and dreaming are three different problems. DREAM uses a different ingredient for each one, instead of overdosing on a single mechanism.

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Wine + Melatonin Overdose

Sedation without restoration
A glass of wine and many over-the-counter sleep shortcuts disrupt sleep architecture, especially the REM phase responsible for memory consolidation and brain recovery.
Melatonin overdose disrupts your own production
Most melatonin products contain 3-10mg. The actual physiological dose is around 100 micrograms, fifty times less. Long-term high doses can suppress your body's own production.
The cycle of needing more
What started as a glass of wine to wind down becomes a nightly habit. The underlying sleep architecture doesn't recover, and you end up needing the same shortcut every night.
Morning grogginess
Sedation-based shortcuts often leave you foggy the next day. That isn't just a feeling, it's the cost of suppressing rather than supporting natural sleep.

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DREAM

Supports natural sleep architecture
DREAM's ingredients work with your body's natural sleep cycle. REM is supported. Dreams become vivid. Memory consolidation continues uninterrupted.
Microdose melatonin
DREAM uses 0.5mg of melatonin, one-tenth of what's typical. Just enough to signal sleep, not enough to disrupt your own production.
Non-habit-forming
No tolerance, no rebound. Take it every night or as needed. Your body's sleep rhythm tends to get stronger with consistent use, not weaker.
Wake up clear, not foggy
DREAM is designed to taper gently overnight. Most users report waking up feeling clearer than they have in years.

Real sleep, real REM, real dreams. The kind of night that ends with you waking up actually restored, not chemically blunted.

DREAM supports the three biological systems that govern sleep: GABA (the brake pedal of the nervous system), magnesium (the mineral your body uses to relax muscle and quiet the brain), and the circadian signaling system (the light-and-melatonin cascade that tells your body when it's time).

Where sedation-based shortcuts force unconsciousness, DREAM supports the natural sleep cascade. You wind down. You drop into deep sleep. Your REM phase is supported, not flattened. Memory consolidation happens. The next morning you actually feel like you slept.

The EZGABA Discovery

GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, the molecule that puts the brakes on neural activity so you can wind down and sleep. The challenge with oral GABA has always been bioavailability: most forms don't cross the blood-brain barrier well, and they can produce uncomfortable tingling sensations.

EZGABA is a time-released GABA at a high 750mg dose. The time-release format eliminates the tingles and produces sustained calm activity through the night. It's not sedation, it's the natural wind-down your nervous system already knows how to do, supported with the right raw material.

750mg Time-Released GABA

EZGABA at this dose supports sustained nervous-system wind-down through the night, without the tingles or rapid fade of standard GABA supplements.

The holy grail of sleep is not falling asleep. It's getting your body to re-establish its natural rhythm so you don't even need a sleep aid. DREAM is built to get you to that point.
— Shawn Wells, MPH, RD

0.5mg Microdose Melatonin

DREAM uses 0.5mg of melatonin, roughly one-tenth of what most products contain. Enough to signal sleep, not enough to suppress your body's own production.

Why Mugwort + DMAE Produces Lucid Dreams

Mugwort has been used for centuries across multiple cultures specifically as a dream-enhancing herb. Modern research has shown it increases the vividness and recall of dreams, with some users reporting lucid dreaming for the first time. The mechanism appears to relate to acetylcholine signaling during REM phases.

DMAE works synergistically. As a precursor to acetylcholine, it provides the raw material the brain uses for the same dream-rich REM activity. Together, they don't just help you sleep, they make the sleep itself more vivid, more memorable, and for many users, the most interesting hours of their day.

450mg Mugwort Extract (10:1)

DREAM uses Mugwort at a 10:1 concentrated extract, equivalent to 4.5g of raw herb, the dose associated with vivid, lucid dreaming in traditional practice.

Magnesium Glycinate Form

Magnesium glycinate is the most bioavailable form, easily absorbed and well-tolerated. Used to support muscle relaxation and brain wind-down without digestive disruption.

EZGABA® (γ-Aminobutyric acid)

Time-Released Wind-Down

750mg

Feels like

The nervous system gently disengages. Racing thoughts soften. The body realizes it's allowed to rest. No tingles, no abrupt sedation.

GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. EZGABA's time-release format provides sustained activity through the night without the rapid fade or tingling sensations of standard GABA.

65% GABA standardization. Time-released for sustained overnight effect

Mugwort Extract (10:1)

Vivid Dreaming

450mg

Feels like

Dreams become more vivid, more cinematic, more emotionally rich. Many users report lucid dreaming, the awareness that you're dreaming while inside the dream itself, for the first time.

Used for centuries across cultures specifically as a dream-enhancing herb. Modern research suggests it modulates acetylcholine signaling during REM phases, the brain state where dreaming happens.

10:1 concentrated extract, equivalent to 4.5g of raw mugwort per dose

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)

Dream Recall

150mg

Feels like

Dreams that you actually remember in the morning. Where most sleep aids leave you with no recall, DMAE leaves you with stories.

Acetylcholine precursor that supports the neurotransmitter behind REM-phase dreaming. Synergistic with Mugwort for vivid, recallable, often lucid dream experiences.

ACh acetylcholine precursor. The neurotransmitter behind REM dream activity

Magnesium Glycinate

Muscle and Mind Relaxation

85mg

Feels like

The body softens. Muscle tension releases. The kind of physical release that tells the brain it's actually safe to sleep.

Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, including the regulation of GABA receptors and muscle relaxation. Glycinate is the most bioavailable form, with no digestive disruption.

70%+ of the population is magnesium-deficient. This is one of the most common deficiencies

Melatonin

Circadian Signaling

0.5mg

Feels like

A subtle nudge that it's time. Not the heavy weight of high-dose melatonin. Just the body's own signal, supplied at exactly the level your body actually uses.

Microdose melatonin supports circadian signaling without overwhelming or suppressing your body's natural production. The dose is one-tenth of typical commercial products.

0.5mg the actual physiological dose. Most products use 5-10x more than your body produces

Mugwort + DMAE

Vivid, Lucid Dreams

Mugwort enhances REM-phase activity. DMAE supplies the acetylcholine that makes those REM phases vivid. Together they produce the most striking effect of DREAM, dreams you actually remember and sometimes consciously navigate.

EZGABA + Magnesium Glycinate

Body and Mind Wind-Down

Magnesium relaxes the muscles. EZGABA quiets the nervous system. Together they produce the dual physical-mental wind-down that lets you fall asleep without effort.

Melatonin (microdose) + EZGABA

Natural Sleep Signaling

Microdose melatonin signals it's time. EZGABA gently engages the brake pedal. Neither overrides your body's own systems, they work alongside them, which is why your natural rhythm strengthens over time instead of weakening.

Most sleep aids are a single sledgehammer. DREAM is a five-step cascade designed to mirror what your body does when it's sleeping well on its own.

Standard

Nightly Foundation

4 capsules

One full serving 30-60 minutes before bed. The full dose covers wind-down, sleep onset, deep sleep support, and REM enhancement. Most users wake up clearer, with better-recalled dreams, often within the first week.

30-60 minutes before bed

Best for: Daily sleep support, recovery from disrupted sleep, jet lag adjustment, evening wind-down ritual

Advanced

Higher-Stress Nights

Up to 4 capsules

DREAM is designed to be effective at the standard dose. We don't recommend increasing beyond the full serving. If you're having trouble at the standard dose, pair it with ZEN earlier in the evening to bring the nervous system down before sleep.

Same: 30-60 minutes before bed

Best for: Travel, jet lag, post-event recovery, evenings of high stress

DREAM + ZEN at night supports exceptional sleep quality, especially for users whose sleep is disrupted by stress. Take ZEN with dinner and DREAM 30-60 minutes before bed. If you're transitioning from high-dose melatonin or other sleep aids, give your body 1-2 weeks for your natural sleep rhythm to fully settle. Stay consistent.

DREAM is what I take when I travel. I've tried every melatonin dose and every herbal sleep blend. Nothing else gives me the deep, dream-rich sleep this does. And I wake up clear, not foggy.

Vishen Lakhiani Founder, Mindvalley

Why People Love DREAM

“I slept the whole night and I woke up so rested and I had a lot of energy”

“I am waking up with new realizations, insights and clarity from my dreams”

“I’ve been sleeping a consistent and unprecedented amount of time”

“With the Dream pills, I sleep well”

“States Dream pill has definitely improved my sleep recovery on normal days as well to keep me productive”

“I've never had a supplement that was able to give me such a deep rest”

Frequently Asked Questions

Will DREAM make me groggy in the morning?

No. DREAM is specifically designed to taper gently overnight. Most users report waking up clearer and more rested than they have in years, without the morning fog associated with high-dose melatonin or sedation-based shortcuts.

Is DREAM habit-forming?

No. None of the five ingredients produce tolerance or dependence. You can take DREAM every night or use it as needed for travel and high-stress periods. There's no rebound when you stop.

Will I remember my dreams?

Yes, often dramatically. Mugwort and DMAE together produce vivid dream activity, and most users find their dream recall sharply increases. Some users experience lucid dreaming for the first time.

I'm currently on prescription sleep medication. Is DREAM safe to take?

Always consult your healthcare provider before adding any supplement to a regimen that includes prescription medication. DREAM is a dietary supplement, not a substitute for prescribed treatment, and your doctor can advise on whether it fits your individual situation.

Can I combine DREAM with other States?

Yes. DREAM + ZEN before bed is a powerful combination for anxiety-driven sleep issues. Take ZEN with dinner to bring the nervous system down, then DREAM 30-60 minutes before bed.

How long until I see results?

Most users feel the difference the very first night. Dream vividness and recall typically come online within 2-3 nights. Underlying sleep-rhythm benefits build over 2-4 weeks of consistent use.

Are these statements FDA-approved?

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare provider before use.

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