Table 1.
Diet ingredients.
| Ingredient (g) | Control | Control + BCAA | Low Protein | Low Protein + BCAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casein | 140 | 140 | 70 | 70 |
| L-Leucine | 0 | 11.1 | 0 | 11.1 |
| L-Isoleucine | 0 | 8.2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| L-Valine | 0 | 8.2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| L-Cystine | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Corn starch | 496 | 468 | 544 | 516 |
| Maltodextrin 10 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Sucrose | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cellulose | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Soybean oil | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| t-Butylhydroquinone | 0.008 | 0.008 | 0.008 | 0.008 |
| Mineral Mix S10022M | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Vitamin Mix V10037 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Choline Bitartrate | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Macronutrient composition (kcal%) | Control | Control + BCAA | Low protein | Low protein + BCAA |
| Protein | 13 | 16 | 7 | 10 |
| Carbohydrate | 77 | 74 | 83 | 80 |
| Fat | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| kcal/g | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
BCAA: Branched-chain amino acids.