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Vacation mode: a pharmacist’s plan for flights, time zones and nights out
Vacations bring new time zones, long flights, sunny afternoons and late dinners. Here is how to fit Good Spirits into the trip so every morning starts well.
Written by Darren Lee, Pharmacist · Founder, Attune RX
Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Key takeaways
- On each night you drink, take two capsules of Good Spirits (650 mg DHM) with your first drink and two the next morning. Pack four capsules per night out.*
- Keep it light on the flight: the CDC notes that alcohol breaks up sleep and adds to the dehydration that can worsen jet lag.
- Sunny afternoons add to fluid loss, so alternate drinks with water.
- One 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights out, enough for most trips.
How many capsules should you pack?
Four per night out: two with your first drink and two the next morning. Each serving delivers 650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract, 100 mg taurine, 100 mg choline and a high-potency B-complex.* A 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights, enough for most vacations.
| Ingredient | Per serving | Before + next morning |
|---|---|---|
| DHM (dihydromyricetin) | 650 mg | 1,300 mg |
| Clove extract (Syzygium aromaticum) | 200 mg | 400 mg |
| Taurine | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| Choline (L-bitartrate) | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) | High potency | Two servings |
Should you drink on the flight?
Keep it light. According to the CDC’s travel guidance, alcohol tends to help you fall asleep faster but makes sleep more fragmented, and alcohol and caffeine can both add to dehydration, which can make jet lag worse.[1] Drink water through the flight and save the celebration for when you land.
How do you time Good Spirits across time zones?
Go by local time. Take your first serving with your first drink wherever you are, and your second serving the next morning when you wake up at your destination.*
What about pool and beach days?
Alcohol makes your body lose more fluid than usual,[2] and a hot day in the sun adds to it. Eat lunch before the first drink, keep water within reach and take shade breaks. If the drinks start at noon, take your first serving of Good Spirits with that first drink.
What about late dinners and nights out?
Many destinations eat late. Have a snack before evening drinks if dinner is hours away, since food slows how quickly alcohol is absorbed,[3] and keep track of how strong the local pours are: a standard US drink is 12 oz of 5% beer, 5 oz of 12% wine or 1.5 oz of 40% spirits.[4]
What does a vacation day look like?
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Packing | 4 capsules for each night out you plan |
| On the flight | Water, light on alcohol |
| First drink at your destination | 2 capsules of Good Spirits: 650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract, taurine, choline, B-complex |
| Through the night | Water between drinks, local pours counted |
| Next morning, local time | 2 more capsules, water and breakfast |
DHM does not sober you up, it does not make it safe to drive (that includes scooters and boats), and it is not a reason to drink more. Enjoy the trip.
Common questions
How do I time Good Spirits after flying across time zones?
Go by local time: two capsules with your first drink at your destination and two the next morning when you wake up.*
How many capsules do I need for a one-week trip?
Four for each night you plan to drink. A 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights.
Is it OK to drink on a long flight?
Keep it light. The CDC notes that alcohol fragments sleep and adds to the dehydration that can make jet lag worse.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jet lag disorder. CDC Yellow Book 2026: Health Information for International Travel. Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Hangovers. Updated December 2025. Source
- Cleveland Clinic. Hangover: what it is, symptoms & how to cure. Updated April 6, 2026. Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). What is a standard drink? Source
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+.