After an intercontinental journey, especially with a route from west to east, upon arrival, for the first 4-5 days it is possible to experience difficulty falling asleep or waking up early. In addition, there is a general malaise, worsened by lazy intestines, loss of appetite, nausea, feelings of exhaustion and depression of mood: it is Jet lag .
Melatonin can help overcome the time zone change as it acts on the pineal gland in the brain. To alleviate the effects of jet lag, you can take a 0.5 mg tablet (amount established by the Ministry of Health for this type of supplement), just before bedtime, the first day of travel and for a few nights after arrival .
