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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When is the best time to do a wheatgrass shot?
To introduce wheatgrass shots into a daily routine for maximum benefit, the best time to take them is on an empty stomach, either first thing in the morning or 30 minutes before meals—this optimizes absorption.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Some manufacturers recommend taking them on an empty stomach when stomach acid levels are lower, while others suggest taking them with food or just before a meal.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The best time to take B12 is generally in the morning or early afternoon, ideally on an empty stomach, to promote absorption.
—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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Some manufacturers recommend taking them on an empty stomach when stomach acid levels are lower, while others suggest taking them with food or just before a meal.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The best time to take B12 is generally in the morning or early afternoon, ideally on an empty stomach, to promote absorption.
—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
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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 15 Apr. 2025.
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