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.
The nutritional value of flaxseed oil (and fish oil) comes from its omega-3 fatty acids that are needed for optimum health. Flaxseed oil contains high levels of an omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). 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).