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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Key Takeaways The best time to take zinc for maximum absorption is on an empty stomach, typically best achieved in the morning after a fasted sleep.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
This is a gory movie that doesn’t make for easy viewing, so maybe watch on an empty stomach.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Taking some supplements on an empty stomach may increase your risk of nausea.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
This one is ideal for anyone who experiences GI discomfort when taking iron on an empty stomach.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
This is a gory movie that doesn’t make for easy viewing, so maybe watch on an empty stomach.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Taking some supplements on an empty stomach may increase your risk of nausea.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
This one is ideal for anyone who experiences GI discomfort when taking iron on an empty stomach.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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