In order to treat Jet lag, what is the right dose of melatonin that I should take?

Melatonin is a hormone that you can buy over the counter and is frequently used for insomnia related disorders. It's a hormone produced by the pineal gland and helps to regulate the body cycle. People frequent use it to help reduce the symptoms of jet lag and night shifts etc although it's not regulated by the FDA for this purpose.

Absolutely, afternoon sun can greatly benefit you if you are Jet lagged. Moreover, short naps and showers can also help you with treating and dealing with Jet lag.

High doses of melatonin can cause sleepiness, lethargy, confusion, and decreased mental sharpness.

Taking synthetic melatonin tablets can help travelers restore normal sleeping patterns. However, scientists in the U.S. and many other countries are not yet convinced that enough evidence exists to prove the efficacy of over-the-counter melatonin tablets.

You need to adapt to the local schedule because you're body needs to adjust your melatonin hormone according to the new surroundings. The sunlight will cue your hypothalamus to reduce the production of sleep-inducing melatonin during the day, thereby initiating the process of resetting your internal clock.

Absolutely, the sooner you adapt to the local schedule, the quicker your body will adjust.

Absolutely, if you are staying at a hotel, check to see that beds and bathroom facilities are satisfactory and that cooling and heating systems are in good working order.

On long flights traveling across 8, 10, or even 12 time zones, you should break up your trip with a stay in a city about halfway to your destination.

You should drink plenty of water, especially during the flight, to counteract the effects of the dry atmosphere inside the plane. Take your own water aboard the airplane if allowed.

Melatonin is a hormone that is active during the body rhythm. After the sun sets, the eyes perceive darkness and alert the hypothalamus to begin releasing melatonin, which promotes sleep.