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Alcohol on plane

Can I enjoy alcohol on the plane or will it make my jet lag worse?

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Written by Mickey Beyer-Clausen
Updated over 4 years ago

Do your best to keep alcohol consumption moderate. If you can, alternate each alcoholic drink with a glass of water.

Alcohol does not shift the circadian clock and so it will not help with jet lag. While some people use alcohol as a sleep aid, it's effectiveness reduces over time and eventually makes sleep worse. Alcohol reduces slow wave deep sleep, suppresses REM sleep, disrupts sleep continuity, and shortens overall sleep duration.ย 

Alcohol is therefore not recommended as part of the Timeshifter plan, but we do understand if you decide to go for a cocktail and shift a little slower as a consequence ๐Ÿ˜Šย 

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