Melatonin is generally thought to be a safe, short-term solution for jet lag. But how does it work? When to take it — and how much? And, is it safe for kids? We asked two doctors for answers.
For the past 10 years, on every long-haul flight over 12 hours, Singapore-based frequent flyer Brian Rogove has taken melatonin to combat jet lag.Melatonin — a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain — helps initiate and maintain sleep. The melatonin widely available off-the-shelf is a synthetic version of the naturally-produced hormone."One way to think of melatonin is as an alarm clock for bedtime," says Dr.
Ruby Shang, who splits time between the U.S., Singapore and Switzerland, prefers a Swiss-manufactured slow-release pill. Doctors consider melatonin especially effective for eastward travel and for travel that lasts longer than three days. Here, melatonin can be taken in the morning, but use with caution as it might cause daytime sleepiness instead.Dr. Arti Jaiswal, a US-trained pediatrician with Singapore's International Medical Clinic Children's office, says melatonin is safe for children aged three and older, but only for a short period of time.
Dr. Sak says immediate release forms, such as those that instantly dissolve in the mouth, work best for jet lag.
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