Is melatonin safe to take for jet lag?

Yes its a relatively: Benign pill to take though whether it will help you is a separate question. Good luck.

AASM guidlines: When time at destination is expected to be brief, keeping home-based sleep hours, rather than adopting destination sleep hours, may reduce sleepiness and jet lag symptoms. In addition, the combination of morning exposure to bright light and shifting the sleep schedule one hour earlier each day for three days prior to eastward travel may lessen symptoms of jet lag. Use from 0.5 to 5mg - before bed.

Yes: This is a great website with some good advice on jet lag.http://www.melatonin.com/jet_lag.php. Homeopathic arnica 200c 2 pellets three times a day for 1-2 days can also help with jet lag and that "beat up feeling". Also consult a chinese medicine practitioner. There may be acupressure points and or simple herbal suggestions that will also help.

Yes: Doses as low as 0.5mg of melatonin may be helpful. Hydrate really well wi water, before, during & after travel. Stretch during flight – whether you walk about or do it in seat. Start shifting meal & sleep time before your departure. Keep meals light & avoid alcohol. Exposure yourself to sun on arrival. Try TimeShifter app.