30/10/2025
Jet lag is a circadian problem, not a willpower problem.
Highlights from the Biohacking Summit (Wanderlust GC, Oct 2025) — Dave Asprey, Kayla Barnes, Dr Will Cole
Highlights
What actually works (consistently):
Light first. Set your watch to destination the moment you board. Treat light like medicine: dark when it’s “night” there, bright light when it’s “morning” there.
Food timing. Don’t eat when you wouldn’t at home. Time your first proper meal to destination hours.
On-arrival melatonin (low dose) + strict light control that evening.
Move at the right time. No late-night hotel “make-up” workouts. Do morning movement at destination to reinforce the cortisol curve.
Magnesium & electrolytes. Many on the panel like magnesium threonate (brain-friendly) and keeping minerals up when flying.
Vitamin D + real sun. Get outside early; anchor the clock with daylight, not just devices.
Smart fasting/packing. If options are poor, skip the plane food or bring real food (hard-boiled eggs had a moment on stage ).
Wearables with wisdom. Use Oura/WHOOP to learn patterns—then don’t obsess. Let biofeedback (how you feel) lead.
Stress load matters. Lower background stress → faster clock reset (breath, down-regulation, simple routines).
Spicy takes from stage:
Short protocol some biohackers use: melatonin on arrival; morning light + exercise next day; tight food timing.
Novel add-ons mentioned: creatine in the morning, methylene blue for select use, and state-changing wearables (e.g., Apollo Neuro-type devices).
Bottom line: Sync light, meals, and movement to where you’re going. Then use supplements and tech as supportive, not central.
Personally, I also lean on my Young Living oils for jet lag support heavily (separate post if you want the exact routine).
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What’s your #1 jet lag fix?
