Using melatonin to avoid jet lag?

October 29th, 2009 | by The Doc |
drshorty asked:


I believe that I have read that you can use melatonin for jet lag. What can you tell me about this?

Please answer questions like these:
Is it true that melatonin can help with jet lag?
Is it readily available for purchase, and if so, where?
How should it be used?
etc.

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  1. 9 Responses to “Using melatonin to avoid jet lag?”

  2. By fe2bsho on Nov 1, 2009 | Reply

    I don’t know.

  3. By G on Nov 2, 2009 | Reply

    i take melatonin fairly frequently. i buy it at walmart, walgreens, etc. Different people need different doses. I take 9 mgs about an hour before i need to be asleep. if i wake up 3 hrs later (which happens frequently) i take about 6 mgs more.

  4. By just me on Nov 5, 2009 | Reply

    melantonin is a natural chemical released by your brain. You can purchase it probably from a health shop, or the internet. I think its expensive. I dont know how it would help with jetlag but i know it does help you sleep. Its like natural sleeping pills. I dont know if this has helped at all. Good luck

  5. By mary 57whalen on Nov 7, 2009 | Reply

    Yes it is effective for treating jet lag and it also an excellent alternative to sleeping pills to help you sleep at night. It is made of all natural organic herbs and not habit forming yet it is effective.
    You can buy it at must drug stores and practically every health store.

  6. By eejonesaux on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply

    Hey,, it works very good,, and will not leave you groggy,, it just makes you sleepy… is all… take a couple tables before you get on the plane,,, or after,,, and sleep your way across… it cuts out the drag of lag time… lol

    good luck

  7. By Carl_the_Truth on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply

    It’s used as a sleep aid, so I don’t think it’s going to help with jet lag. Places like Walmart, K-mart, Target…..will have it.

  8. By OneLilithHidesAnother on Nov 13, 2009 | Reply

    I’ve never noticed it works… I travel extensively, but those pills are totally useless to me.
    The only thing that works is to make sure you travel well rested, that you catch up on sleep on the plane (depending on air time…), and that you stay in daylight (better, in the sun) once you arrive. Go to the beach!! that is the best cure.

  9. By piglet on Nov 15, 2009 | Reply

    1. yes it helps with jet lag
    2.yes ifs readily available you can go to wal-mart or any drug store should carry it
    3.directions are included, but if I remember, a little will work for 1 and a lot will work for someone else.
    4.USED AS DIRECTED OR NEEDED.

  10. By web j on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply

    In the case of melatonin, make sure to get the non-organic formula. If it’s from an animal source (brains), don’t use it. It resets the clock inside and helps to reduce fatigue upon awakening. Helps with jet lag to a degree.

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