Jet Lag Diet
Despite claims to the contrary, there is no scientific evidence that so called 'jet lag diets' work and it is probable that any benefits claimed are purely psychological - the placebo effect.
In addition, 'jet lag diets' are often complex and, to say the least, tedious to follow.
Perhaps the best know jet lag diet is the Argonne Diet, developed by Charles Ehret at the Argonne National Laboratory (a US Department of Energy research facility operated by the University of Chicago in Argonne, Illinois).
This jet lag diet claims to have a wide following including the late President Ronald Regan, the US Secret Service, the CIA and the US Army and Navy. In addition, it is purported to have been used by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Canadian National Swim Team, amongst others.
The only evidence however to support its effectiveness lies in a study conducted by the US military using a group of National Guard soldiers being deployed on exercise to Korea.
This study did indeed show that the diet was effective but many have questioned its results as the group studied were hardly representative of the average traveler.
A copy of the Argonne diet is included here in case you'd like to try it, but its inclusion here should not been taken to suggest any form of endorsement.
The information contained here should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider. The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and in no way should be considered as an offering of medical advice.
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