From eNewsletter 12/9/2024
DID YOU KNOW that jet lag does more than cause sleep disruption?
The study from iScience highlights that something as little as a 5-hour time delay may lead to reduced energy spent processing meals, changes in blood sugar and fat levels, and slower release of breakfast contents from the stomach.
The metabolic effects are temporary and most subjects recovered within 2-3 days of the 5-hour time delay. This was in marked contrast to the main clock in the brain, plus feelings of sleepiness and alertness, which had not recovered within 5 days of the 5-hour time delay.
This underscores the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, particularly when long trips and shift work are more common.
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