Participant’s characteristics
A total of 179 individuals were screened, out of who 48 eligible ones were randomized into two groups, namely the placebo group (n = 24) and the thylakoid group (n = 24); however, three subjects from thylakoid group (due to following in vitro fertilization treatment and failure to follow up) and one subject from placebo group (due to travelling) were dropped out of the study. Therefore, the data of 44 participants were analyzed and reported [thylakoid (n = 21) and placebo (n = 23)] (Fig. 
Study Flow Diagram
Baseline characteristics of participants and comparison of anthropometric indices and dietary intake of the study population at the baselineBMI, Body mass index; WC, Waist Circumference; WHR, waist-to-hip ratio; FM, Fat Mass; FFM, Fat Free Mass. All values are presented as mean (SD). *P based on independent sample t-test