on an empty stomach
idiom
: with nothing in the stomach : after having not eaten for a time
Take this medication on an empty stomach.
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In addition, some people find that taking a vitamin on an empty stomach can lead to nausea or other digestive upset.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
To optimize its absorption and effects, experts recommend having it on an empty stomach.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Type: Capsules Instructions: Take 1 capsule on an empty stomach.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Taking a brisk walk after a meal can burn up to 15% more calories than walking on an empty stomach.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
To optimize its absorption and effects, experts recommend having it on an empty stomach.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Type: Capsules Instructions: Take 1 capsule on an empty stomach.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Taking a brisk walk after a meal can burn up to 15% more calories than walking on an empty stomach.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
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“On an empty stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20an%20empty%20stomach. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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