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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Type: Capsules Instructions: Take 1 capsule on an empty stomach.
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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
These include: Food Intake: Taking Viagra on an empty stomach allows it to be absorbed more quickly and efficiently.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023
In the morning, add a pinch of salt to a glass of water and drink on an empty stomach.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
In general, drinking coffee on an empty stomach shouldn’t cause any issues.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
For starters, most experts recommend taking vitamin D with food rather than on an empty stomach.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
If someone’s drinking coffee on an empty stomach, that can actually make their stomach more acidic, Allison explained.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
The pill would need to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before food, says Dr. Glickman.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
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
These include: Food Intake: Taking Viagra on an empty stomach allows it to be absorbed more quickly and efficiently.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023
In the morning, add a pinch of salt to a glass of water and drink on an empty stomach.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
In general, drinking coffee on an empty stomach shouldn’t cause any issues.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
For starters, most experts recommend taking vitamin D with food rather than on an empty stomach.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
If someone’s drinking coffee on an empty stomach, that can actually make their stomach more acidic, Allison explained.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
The pill would need to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before food, says Dr. Glickman.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
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