Units

Research Center in Biometry and Exercise Nutrition

A first part of the research work is devoted to the study of the potentially toxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of oral creatine supplementation. Indeed, in sports circles, this substance is widely used in order to improve performance.

We are also conducting studies on the effects of essential amino acid supplementation (EAA) during muscle building training.

Our unit has become, in just a few years, both a center of expertise and reference in the context of nutritional monitoring for both high-level athletes and amateurs, but is also at the forefront of the development of nutritional strategies for target populations such as the elderly.

Projetcs

Preparation of sporting performance

Effects of supplementation with essential amino acids, β alanine, nitrates, creatine on performance and body composition (by DXA).
Metabolic and body composition adaptations following different types of training.
Validation of tools for measuring energy expenditure during exercise.
Measurement of energy expenditure during different types of activity.
Measurement of nutritional intake by diary and questionnaire.