Fig. 3.

A 50% leucine restriction (LR) does not interfere with energy balance. a Daily food intake. b Rectal temperature. c–e. 24 h oxygen consumption normalized by lean mass (c), respiratory exchange ratio (VCO₂/VO₂) (d), and locomotor activity (e). All mice were fed with a 0% LR (control) or 50% LR diet. Data are expressed as the mean ± SEM (n = 4–6 per group, as indicated), with individual data points. *p < 0.05