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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The best time to take B12 is generally in the morning or early afternoon, ideally on an empty stomach, to promote absorption.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed with a meal containing fat, while iron supplements are usually recommended on an empty stomach or with a vitamin-C-rich beverage, like orange juice.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
For Immune Support Take zinc supplements on an empty stomach in the morning for general immune support to maximize absorption.15 This timing works well because zinc plays a role in cellular processes that benefit from consistent daily levels.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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To take advantage of all its benefits, drink a glass of aloe vera juice on an empty stomach.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed with a meal containing fat, while iron supplements are usually recommended on an empty stomach or with a vitamin-C-rich beverage, like orange juice.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
For Immune Support Take zinc supplements on an empty stomach in the morning for general immune support to maximize absorption.15 This timing works well because zinc plays a role in cellular processes that benefit from consistent daily levels.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Lily of the Desert Filtered Aloe Vera Juice $11
Amazon
How to prepare aloe vera juice
To take advantage of all its benefits, drink a glass of aloe vera juice on an empty stomach.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on an empty stomach
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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 26 Mar. 2025.
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