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Circadian Light Shifting for Travel
Use strategically timed light exposure, and optionally exercise, to shift your circadian clock before and after travel. The key is to determine whether you need to advance or delay your rhythm, then place light relative to your temperature minimum so the signal pushes your clock in the desired direction. This can reduce jet lag by realigning sleep timing more effectively than relying on melatonin alone.
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“If your body thinks you're in early evening and you see a bright light... I have to delay my clock... So if you get light early in the evening, it delays your clock.”
huberman · Timing Light, Food, & Exercise for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar · Oct 25, 2021 · 1:44:52 · open ↗
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