Worst Things To Do On Empty Stomach

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26 October 2025

1. Drink Coffee (Especially Black): It can increase acidity, irritate your stomach lining, and cause heartburn

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2. Consume Alcohol: Without food, alcohol gets absorbed quickly, impacting the liver and brain more intensely

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3. Intense Exercise: Working out on an empty stomach may lead to dizziness, fatigue, and muscle breakdown

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4. Take NSAIDs (like aspirin, ibuprofen): These can damage the stomach lining and increase the risk of ulcers

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5. Eat Spicy Foods: They can irritate your empty stomach and trigger indigestion or gastritis

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6. Drink Citrus Juice: High acidity from citrus on an empty stomach may cause irritation or acid reflux

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7. Smoke: Smoking before eating increases nicotine absorption, raising harmful effects on the body

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8. Sleep: Going to bed hungry can disrupt sleep quality and may lower energy levels the next day

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