3.1. Sample Description
Final analysis was undertaken using data from 941 participants who completed the FFQ at baseline and follow-up assessments, with 24.9% receiving Placebo without FB-A, 25.7% receiving Placebo plus FB-A, 24.3% receiving supplements without FB-A, and 25.1% receiving supplements plus FB-A. The sample was predominantly composed of women (75.3%) and the overall mean age was 46.8 (SD = 12.9) years. The BMI mean was 31.3 (SD = 3.95) kg/m