mean definition. In statistics, an average of a group of numbers or data points. With a group of numbers, the mean is obtained by adding them and dividing by the number of numbers in the group. Thus the mean of five, seven, and twelve is eight (twenty-four divided by three). (Compare median and mode.)
The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends adults consume 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed two to three times a day, or 2 to 4 tablespoons once per day. You can mix the ground seeds into cereal, yogurt, oatmeal or smoothies or sprinkle them generously on top of salads and vegetable dishes.
For skin conditions (sensitivity), two capsules of flaxseed oil were taken with breakfast and two with dinner daily for 12 weeks. Additionally, four capsules of flaxseed oil (555.32 milligrams per capsule) have been taken by mouth daily for 12 weeks.