Consumer. A consumer is a person or group of people who are the final users of products and or services generated within a social system. A consumer may be a person or group, such as a household. The concept of a consumer may vary significantly by context, although a common definition is an individual who buys products or services for personal use and not for manufacture or resale. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (5.00 / 4 votes) Rate this definition:
Flaxseed (flaxseed oil, flaxoil) is a dietary supplement. The flax plant is a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. Studies assessing the effectiveness of flaxseed oils are inconclusive, but it may reduce inflammation for arthritis and lupus patients. Flaxseed (flaxseed oil, flaxoil) is a dietary supplement.
Daily supplements of flaxseed oil or fish oil, when used alone or in tandem with lubricating eye drops, appear to reduce dry eye symptoms, including burning, stinging, redness and intermittent visual disturbances. If you are a vegetarian, ground flax seeds or flaxseed oil will likely be your preferred choice. 2  Ground flax seeds are more economical than either fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements. 3  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies omega-3 fatty acids from fish as GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe).