Jet lag is a sleep disorder caused by a mismatch between the body’s circadian rhythm and the external environment. It occurs as a result of rapidly crossing several times zones and t...
Symptoms of jet lag include insomnia, daytime sleepiness, GI upset, decreased exercise tolerance, and slowed cognition (3).
Symptoms occur after crossing 3 or more time zones.
Optimal diet, hydration, and rest are key steps in mitigating nonspecific symptoms of travel fatigue in the first 1 to 2 days (3)[C].
Overcoming the persistent negative effect...
Dehydration and alcohol use may exacerbate symptoms.
Alignment of meal times with the new...
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Jet lag is associated with transmeridian travel and is more pronounced in eastward travel.
Circadian realignment takes 2 days for every 3 time zones crossed.
Light therapy and melatonin ...
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