Eglantine

Le Chevert

My research focuses on exploring and modelling the relationships between physical activity, the gut microbiome, and intestinal health, with the aim of providing new perspectives on both physical performance and overall health. Physical activity is widely recognized as an effective tool for promoting global health. However, the biological mechanisms underlying these benefits, particularly those involving the gut microbiota, remain poorly understood.

Moreover, both insufficiently active individuals and elite athletes represent specific physiological contexts, as they are exposed to either too little or excessive levels of physical activity, which may differentially impact gut health. 

In this context, my PhD project aims to investigate how the gut microbiome varies according to training status, and to determine whether specific microbial profiles may exert protective or detrimental effects on intestinal health outcomes.