The theoretical part of the diploma thesis on the topic
"Vitamin D" is devoted to the problems of vitamin D in the
present days and in the past, describes the role of this in
terms of biochemistry and physiology, which factors (enzymes,
receptors) are involved. The paper presents the value of
vitamin D for the human body, its main exogenous and endogenous
sources. It also discusses the regulation of vitamin D in the
body, the effect on individual organs and organ systems,
determines the optimal intake doses, the need for nutritional
supplements and the health risks related to hypovitaminosis.
Certain diseases of the musculoskeletal system, heart and
gastrointestinal tract, which are caused by a violation of
homeostasis of the vitamin D.
The purpose of the experimental part is to analyze a group of
50 patients, the results of their laboratory studies from the
Hustopeče hospital at the Department of Clinical Biochemistry
and Hematology (OKBH), in order to verify if there is any
relationship between vitamin D and C-reactive protein, alanine
aminotransferase, patient weight and their place of work.