Study: What Does Jet Lag Do To Your Body?

A recent study published in iScience describes what happens to the body when we fly. Researchers recruited 14 participants and shifted their daily schedules by five hours—similar to what happens if you fly from New York to Iceland. After the shift, participants showed slower digestion, changes in blood sugar, and altered fat metabolism. Melatonin patterns adjusted at a rate of over one hour per day.”Even a small time shift can impact many aspects of metabolism,” lead author Jonathan Johnston said. “By optimizing our sleep and eating patterns, we can improve our overall well-being.” (Study Finds)