Jet-Lag

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Jet-Lag is a type of Sleep Disorder caused by the desynchronization of Circadian Rhythms, induced by a change in the sleep-wake cycle.  The underlying cause of Jet-Lag is often travel across several time-zones of the world - its symptoms are usually worse when traveling from west to east.

 

These Substances may Alleviate or Prevent Jet-Lag

Alkaloids

 Galanthamine (10 - 35 mg per day taken at the desired waking time of the new destination for several days prior to travelling and for several days after arriving at the new destination) is claimed to counteract Jet-Lag (via its effects on Acetylcholine and Cholinergic Receptors).  [1]

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