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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Lemon water hydrates the body and, especially first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, is an effective way to stimulate the metabolism.
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Key Takeaways Take vitamin B12 on an empty stomach in the morning or early afternoon to maximize absorption and avoid sleep disruptions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Pay special attention to spacing out iron supplements—instead of combining with your morning protein shake, take them on an empty stomach with vitamin C, then wait two hours before consuming anything that could compete with absorption (calcium, zinc, coffee, or tea).
—Currie Engel, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Also, never drink coffee on an empty stomach, Ash suggests.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Key Takeaways Take vitamin B12 on an empty stomach in the morning or early afternoon to maximize absorption and avoid sleep disruptions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Pay special attention to spacing out iron supplements—instead of combining with your morning protein shake, take them on an empty stomach with vitamin C, then wait two hours before consuming anything that could compete with absorption (calcium, zinc, coffee, or tea).
—Currie Engel, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Also, never drink coffee on an empty stomach, Ash suggests.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 11 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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