I an taking the 5/1 crossing from Florida to Portugal, extending on a week in Spain to Monte Carlo. I bought some melatonin because I heard it helps jet lag, but I am not sure how much to use or when. Anyone know? And why does GNC sell it as a sleep aid?

Thanks

There is a product called "jet-lag" which is supposed to work as well. I've it is drugstores. it is originally form NZ.

Peggy

Diane, I suppose if you "google" it so to speak, you'll find out HOW it works...I can only say that as a shiftworker (and overseas traveller!), I use melatonin quite a bit - probably 7 times a month. It's hard to go to bed at 0700 and sleep until 1300 hrs...I have to do that regularly, and melatonin helps. I remember reading years ago about it, and "how" it works...not I forget the "how" - sorry! But I do use it, as do several of my flight attendant friends, and for me, it does work! Good luck.

Charlene

P.S. Never use over 3mg, the 5mg was proven dangerous

Thanks Peggy and Charlene (nice dog Charlene)--
My research suggests it doesn't work well going east to west, which is when I would need it. I also found a chart of when and how, but I can't understand it

Diane, are you thinking of it for when you fly home from MC? Surely you won't need it on the cruise, you are only losing an hour a night. For flights, I find doesn't matter to me what direction, it is time of day I am flying. Daytime, I'm fine, but crash when I get home after a long one. For an overnight flight, it's hard to fall asleep on a plane, and that's when I find sleep aids help.

Yes, just trying to avoid that dreaded "I wish I were dead" feeling at the first few days of work

Just had to put in my two cents about NO JET LAG. It is great stuff. It is a homeopathic remedy from New Zealand, as Peggy said. We flew from Bermuda to LAX and then down to Tahiti. We should have been totally shattered after all that time flying!! You chew these tiny mint flavored tablets every 2 hours you are awake while flying, and the difference is unbelievable! We were able to check into the hotel and we were good to go. Did it on the way home, arrived Christmas Eve, and hosted Christmas dinner as if I had been home all week!! It is used by Air New Zealand staff, and you can purchase from Magellans online or Wholefoods in the US. I DO not leave home without it. Plus it does not interfere with any medications!!!! Know this sounds like a commercial, but it really is that good. There are reviews on Magellans online site. Check it out.

Thanks all