A study has revealed a new theory behind jetlag.
Choosing your meals more carefully could be key to avoiding post-long-haul flight drowsiness, Japanese research has suggested.
It’s the perennial conundrum for long-haul travellers: how on earth do you fend off – or prevent – the drowsy aftermath of a flight to the other side of the world?
Some people swear by taking valium on board the flight; others have even said that Viagra could work as a cure. Others have bought specialised lamps to reduce the impact of changing time zones. The privileged few can always curl up on a first-class bed. And yes, there are of course apps that claim they can help flyers beat jet lag.
However, a new study suggests that our circadian clocks – which regulate hunger and tiredness according to the time of day – could be much more influenced by what we eat, reports Discover Magazine.