flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
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The dietician nutritionist said that omega-3–rich foods like fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds are particularly valuable.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids can be similarly tricky to get from food, as they’re primarily found in oily fish (like salmon and mackerel) and in smaller amounts in things like walnuts and flaxseeds—so you might be tempted to pop a fish oil capsule.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
To ensure omega-3 intake, include flaxseed, walnuts, or fatty fish in your diet pattern.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Fatty fish and flaxseed contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for eye health.6
Foods rich in carotenoids, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and red bell peppers, contain the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, which support retina health.7
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—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Omega-3 fatty acids can be similarly tricky to get from food, as they’re primarily found in oily fish (like salmon and mackerel) and in smaller amounts in things like walnuts and flaxseeds—so you might be tempted to pop a fish oil capsule.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
To ensure omega-3 intake, include flaxseed, walnuts, or fatty fish in your diet pattern.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Fatty fish and flaxseed contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for eye health.6
Foods rich in carotenoids, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and red bell peppers, contain the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, which support retina health.7
7.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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“Flaxseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaxseed. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax used as a source of linseed oil and in medicinal preparations
Medical Definition
flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient in treating inflammatory conditions of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary passages, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
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