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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Taking fiber in the afternoon may help sustain energy and satiety without the risks of discomfort associated with fiber on an empty stomach. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 15 Jan. 2025 Many factors can affect iron absorption, including supplement type, foods eaten, medications taken, and stomach pH. Research shows that iron may be best absorbed in the morning and on an empty stomach. —

Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025 Don’t drink on an empty stomach The prevailing wisdom to eat before or while drinking is on the money. —

Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 This program minimizes barriers students of all backgrounds face to accessing food and healthy meals so that no child has to learn on an empty stomach. —

Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on an empty stomach

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